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Kandiyohi County commissioners vote 3–2 to seek local‑option sales tax authority for major facilities
Summary
The Kandiyohi County Board approved Resolution 2026‑09 asking the Minnesota Legislature for authority to impose a 0.5% local‑option sales tax to help fund a new justice center and renovations to the Health & Human Services building; the resolution preserves flexibility and would still require board approval before any levy, bond or project proceeds.
The Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners voted 3–2 on Jan. 20, 2026, to request legislative authority to impose a 0.5% local‑option sales tax as a potential financing tool for large capital projects, including a consolidated justice center and a renovated health and human services facility.
County Administrator Kelsey Baker told the board the resolution (Resolution 2026‑09) only preserves the option to pursue a sales tax and does not obligate the county to issue bonds, levy property taxes or begin projects without future board approval. "This preserves…
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