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Osseo resident on property taxes to fund proposed cannabis dispensary: ‘It’s disgusting’
By Jeff Wald at FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
The Osseo City Council held a town hall with public discussion Thursday night on a proposed dispensary, and comments got heated over a proposed tax abatement to help fund it.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The debate over the proposed cannabis dispensary in Osseo has brought to the forefront a longstanding concern for Minneapolis -area residents: the use of property taxes to fund local development projects. As the city council considers a tax abatement to support the dispensary, residents are weighing the potential benefits of new businesses against the burden on existing taxpayers. This tension is particularly relevant in Hennepin County, where property taxes are a significant source of revenue for local governments. The Osseo town hall meeting suggests that residents are closely watching how their tax dollars are being used, and are pushing for transparency and accountability in the decision-making process. As the city council moves forward with its decision, it will be important to consider the potential impact on property taxes and the broader implications for the community.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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