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Shakopee council adopts 2026 property tax levy after 3–2 vote amid debate over EDA spending
Summary
The Shakopee City Council on Dec. 16 adopted the 2026 property tax levy after a 3–2 vote following heated debate about whether recent Economic Development Authority land purchases should be funded by taxpayers.
Shakopee City Council voted 3–2 on Dec. 16 to adopt the property tax levy collectible in 2026, concluding a contentious discussion about local priorities and how growth should pay for city services.
Council member Delaney opposed the levy increase and urged keeping taxes flat, saying the EDA land purchase was a poor use of taxpayer funds: “My concern is we purchased land with, I think, about a $150,000…
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