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Maplewood Council trims proposed property-tax increase, certifies levy not to exceed 7.94%
Summary
After a public hearing with multiple residents expressing frustration at rising property tax bills and county assessment responsiveness, the Maplewood City Council adopted a $87.998 million 2026 budget and a five-year CIP and certified a levy capped at a 7.94% increase, directing staff to implement targeted cuts.
Mayor Abrams and city staff adopted the city’s 2026 budget and capital-improvement plan after residents raised concerns at a Truth in Taxation public hearing.
Finance staff presented the proposed 2026 budget of $87,998,337 and a 2026–2030 CIP totaling $66,399,550, and initially requested a city levy of $34,522,856 — an 8.48% increase over the prior year. Finance staff said the largest drivers are $2.3 million in additional general-fund payroll costs and higher ambulance operations and street projects.
"The total 2026 budget is $87,998,337," finance staff member Joe Rube told the council during his…
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