Burnsville City Council Approves 7.69% Levy Increase to Combat Inflation
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What happened
Burnsville City Council members voted 4-1 on September 23, 2026, to approve a proposed 7.69% levy increase for 2027. The increase is intended to help absorb spiking healthcare and inflationary costs while preserving core city services. This hike would raise city taxes by $180 on a median-value home of $365,800.
From hometownsource.com
Why it matters
Council members noted that the 7.69% increase is above the average of 6.5% for 11 comparable suburbs. City administrators project annual increases of 7.5% through 2031 to maintain current services and address long-term needs.
Taxpayer funding models differ between the two cities of Lakeville and Burnsville.
From hometownsource.com