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Maplewood reviews 2026 legislative priorities, pushes $5.3 million bonding ask for training facility
Summary
City Manager Mr. Sable presented Maplewood’s proposed 2026 legislative program, highlighting a TIF amendment that freed roughly $1 million for redevelopment, a $5.3 million bonding request for an East Metro Public Safety Training Facility, and renewed calls for ambulance‑reimbursement changes and housing protections.
Maplewood staff asked the City Council on Jan. 26 to finalize a short 2026 legislative program that city officials plan to share with state legislators at a Wednesday delegation meeting. Mr. Sable, who led the presentation, said the program is intended to give the city’s delegation a concise picture of Maplewood priorities.
“[Last year] it freed up more than 1000000 dollars in redevelopment dollars that we could use to, enhance economic development opportunities,” Mr. Sable said, referencing a legislative amendment that allowed pooled tax‑increment financing to be applied to the North End. He also said the city has submitted a bonding request for the East Metro Public Safety Training Facility and…
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