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Small group with big power: Minneapolis Board of Estimate & Taxation to set max property tax hike soon
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Cory Knudsen , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 20, 2026
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Key points Further details on the proposed budget and tax levy are available, including the park board's consideration of a $160M budget and a potential higher tax levy rate. The mayor and park board superintendent have proposed levy increases to manage their 2027 budget plans.
A board with significant influence over property tax increases is set to determine the maximum amount by which taxes can rise. The mayor and park board superintendent have proposed levy increases to manage their 2027 budget plans.
The Board of Estimate & Taxation is now considering these proposals. Its president, Steven Brandt, aims to represent the interests of property owners, particularly homeowners, and assess the potential impact of tax hikes on taxpayers.
Further details on the proposed budget and tax levy are available, including the park board's consideration of a $160M budget and a potential higher tax levy rate.
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Category: government Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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