Crow Wing County sets preliminary property tax levy increase at 4.99%
What happened
Crow Wing County set its preliminary property tax levy increase at 4.99% following a unanimous board vote on September 22. During the presentation, Paul Koering noted that this rate was lower than the preliminary levy set for Brainerd at 9.99% and lower than the preliminary levy for Baxter at 12.65% for 2027. Steve Barrows also mentioned that upcoming changes from the federal and state governments would affect the county's budget.
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Why it matters
The preliminary levy sets the county's funding base for 2027, which can be reduced but not increased later. The board is expected to adopt its final levy during the meeting on December 29. The county finance director presented the budget and proposed levy, explaining the drivers behind the expenses.
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Who's involved
- Crow Wing CountyCounty that set the preliminary property tax levy and budget
- Steve BarrowsCounty commissioner for Crow Wing County
- Paul KoeringCounty commissioner who commented on the budget presentation
- BrainerdCity governed by Crow Wing County
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Crow Wing CountySpeculative
The preliminary tax levy increase might affect the county's operational budget and funding base for 2027.
- BrainerdSpeculative
Residents and businesses in Brainerd could face changes in property tax costs due to the county levy.
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The entities involved
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Crow Wing County
county in Minnesota, United States