Letter: 'Deep Concern' From 98 Minnesota Mayors over Rising Costs, Financial Burden on Cities
Mayors warn that $950 million property tax increase and new paid leave program strain city budgets amid declining state revenues and unfunded mandates.
- Ninety-Eight Minnesota mayors expressed deep concern in a letter to Governor Tim Walz, stating that fiscal management at the state is harming their cities.
- The mayors warned about a projected $2.9 billion to $3 billion deficit for the 2028-29 biennium, indicating inconsistent fiscal management.
- A report from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce indicated that the state has slipped in national rankings over six years, suggesting a 'wake-up call' for leaders.
- The letter urged state lawmakers to 'course-correct' and implement policies that promote growth and local stability.
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Nearly 100 Minnesota mayors warn state fiscal policies are hurting cities, residents and local budgets
A group of 98 Minnesota mayors raised concerns with state leaders in a letter about their state's fiscal policies, saying they have impacted their cities and residents, noting a disappearing $18 billion surplus and a projected $2.9 billion to $3 billion deficit for the 2028-29 biennium.
Nearly 100 Minnesota Mayors Speak Out Against ‘Fraud, Unchecked Spending’ - The Thinking Conservative News
Nearly 100 Minnesota mayors told Gov. Walz and lawmakers they oppose higher taxes and reduced services, blaming state spending and fraud. The post Nearly 100 Minnesota Mayors Speak Out Against ‘Fraud, Unchecked Spending’ appeared first on The Thinking Conservative News.
Nearly 100 Minnesota mayors raise concerns about fraud and unfunded mandates
ST. PAUL (KVRR/FOX9) — A group of 98 mayors from across Minnesota have sent a joint letter to state leaders raising concerns about widespread fraud. It includes the signature of mayors in our region from Hawley, Fergus Falls, Perham, Hitterdal, Barnesville, Thief River Falls, Mahnomen, Wadena, Roseau, Warroad and Breckenridge. They are also concerned about unfunded mandates and rising costs that they say are shifting financial burdens onto citie…
Minnesota mayors write to state leaders with concerns about ‘fiscal direction’ of the state
Many Greater Minnesota and some Twin Cities suburbs mayors say fraud, unchecked spending and “inconsistent fiscal management” in St. Paul have trickled down to their cities.
Letter: 'Deep concern' from 98 Minnesota mayors over rising costs, financial burden on cities
Dozens of Minnesota mayors have signed onto a letter to Gov. Walz and state lawmakers, raising concerns and frustration over the financial pressures cities are facing due to state mandates.
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