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Baxter City Council Approves Preliminary 2027 Property Tax Levy Increase

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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What happened

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The Baxter City Council voted 3-1 on the preliminary 2027 property tax levy on September 21. The levy was set to increase by $1,224,000 over 2026, representing a 12.65% increase. Council members Patrick Sundberg, Zach Tabatt, and Mayor Darrel Olson voted in favor, while Mark Cross opposed the measure.

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Why it matters

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The vote establishes the preliminary property tax levy for 2027, which sets the financial framework for local government operations. Mayor Darrel Olson stated that the council is facing pressure to increase funding because costs are not expected to decrease.

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Who's involved

  • OlsonMayor of Baxter City Council, who voted in favor of the preliminary tax levy.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Crow Wing CountySpeculative

    Crow Wing County might see changes in its budget and revenue due to the preliminary tax levy set by the council.

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