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Residents press Thief River Falls council to reduce proposed 21.82% levy increase
Summary
Dozens of residents urged the Thief River Falls City Council to revisit a proposed preliminary levy increase of 21.82% for 2026, saying the city’s portion (line 7 on the tax statement) is too high and urging officials to find cuts rather than raise property taxes. The mayor explained levy mechanics and outlined drivers of the increase.
Dozens of residents urged the Thief River Falls City Council on Tuesday to rescind or shrink a preliminary 21.82% levy increase proposed for 2026, arguing the city’s portion of local property taxes is too large and will impose hardship on homeowners and businesses.
"That amount, folks, is just too high," said Jim Daig, who identified himself during public comment and asked the council to "sharpen your pencils" and ask department heads to find cuts. Daig and several other speakers emphasized they were addressing the city portion of the tax statement (line 7) rather than county or school levies.
Two other speakers, including a business owner who said he had seen a 30% tax jump last…
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