Ramsey County sets 9.75% preliminary levy
Ramsey County commissioners set a preliminary property tax levy increase of 9.75% while saying they may try to lower it. A truth-in-taxation hearing is scheduled Thursday to take public comment and provide residents with information on how to learn more and submit feedback on the proposal.
📌 Key Facts
- Ramsey County has proposed a 9.75% preliminary levy increase.
- The county scheduled a truth-in-taxation hearing for Thursday to take public comment on the proposed 9.75% levy increase.
- The hearing is part of the truth-in-taxation process intended to solicit resident input on the levy proposal.
- Twincities reported the development in an article titled "Learn more, comment on Ramsey County’s proposed 9.75% levy hike at Thursday hearing" published 2025-12-11T11:37:50+00:00.
- The Twincities article directs residents on how to learn more about the proposal and submit comments regarding the proposed levy.
📊 Relevant Data
The proposed budget for Ramsey County in 2026 is $929,256,728, representing a 6.57% increase from the 2025 budget.
Ramsey County Manager submits proposed 2026–2027 biennial budget — Ramsey County, Minnesota
The primary driver of the 9.75% levy increase in 2026 is investments in workforce compensation, accounting for 5% of the levy increase, to attract and retain skilled staff.
Ramsey County Manager submits proposed 2026–2027 biennial budget — Ramsey County, Minnesota
The proposed budget includes new funding for Child Protection Services to expand staffing, reduce caseloads, provide enhanced training, and build partnerships.
Ramsey County Manager submits proposed 2026–2027 biennial budget — Ramsey County, Minnesota
The White (non-Hispanic) population in Ramsey County decreased from 66.9% in 2010 to 59.4% in 2022.
Ramsey County, MN population by year, race, & more — USAFacts
In Ramsey County, Black children comprised more than half of the children whose parents had their rights permanently terminated in 2022, despite Black people making up about 12% of the population.
Civil Rights Complaint Alleges Minnesota’s Child Welfare System Discriminates Against Black Families — The Imprint
📰 Sources (2)
- Ramsey County scheduled its truth-in-taxation hearing for Thursday to take public comment on the proposed 9.75% levy increase.
- The article directs residents on how to learn more and submit comments regarding the proposed levy.