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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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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.

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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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Fox 9 broke the news in Minneapolis, United States on Monday, December 22, 2025.
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