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East Grand Forks council adopts 8% levy increase and 2026 budget after brief debate
Summary
East Grand Forks City Council voted Dec. 16 to raise the 2025 tax levy collectible in 2026 by 8% and to adopt the city's 2026 budget. Two council members opposed the measures, citing concerns about the impact on senior residents and outstanding union negotiations.
The East Grand Forks City Council voted Dec. 16 to adopt an 8% increase to the 2025 tax levy, collectible in 2026, and to approve the city's 2026 budget.
Councilors debated the levy before voting. Council member Dale Helms said he would vote no and said he preferred a smaller increase, referring to an earlier mayoral suggestion of roughly 4%: "I'm gonna be vote no on this... it's just it's too high." Council…
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