Winona City Council Proposes 13.4% Property Tax Levy Hike for 2027
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What happened
The Winona City Council advanced a proposal for a 13.4% increase to the city’s 2027 property tax levy. The council voted 5-2 to approve the preliminary levy increase, which had initially been proposed at 9.1%. Supporters stated the increase was necessary to maintain city services amid rising operating costs.
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Why it matters
The proposed funding increase would support the hiring of a 19th firefighter and the purchase of a new fire truck. Council members noted that local government aid has not increased for several years while the cost of doing business has continued to grow.
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Who's involved
- Winona CountyCounty government entity affected by the tax levy proposal