Hennepin County Committee Meetings 09.22.2026

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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Hennepin County Proposes Reduced 2027 Budget Amidst Rising Tax Levy

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Approval of previous meeting minutes

Public comment for Henipin County Consortium draft 2025 CAPER

Authorization of joint powers agreement with Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth

Amendment to agreement with Next Stage

Supplemental appropriations for 2026 Hennepin County Attorney's Office budget

Negotiation of Ignite contracts

Rescinding resolution 26-319 regarding workforce innovation public hearing

Setting maximum 2027 property tax levy and proposed budget

Areas of Interest (6)

Hennepin County proposes $2.99 billion 2027 budget, a $150 million decrease from 2026.
Property tax levy set to increase by 8.15% due to state and federal cost shifts.
Rising health care costs and federal disinvestment cited as major drivers of local tax pressure.
County reduces budgeted positions by 157, continuing a multi-year effort to right-size staffing.
Federal budget headwinds like HR1 are forcing local governments to fill critical service funding gaps.
Concerns regarding the long-term sustainability of relying on property taxes to fund mandated services.

Votes (3)

Approval of previous meeting minutes

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Close public hearing for CAPER

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Approve routine items 4A-4D

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified

Notable Quotes (3)

This proposed budget addresses the uncertainties we face and reflects the careful, deliberate, and compassionate work of our staff.
— Jod Wentland

Budget overviewIntroducing the 2027 budget plan.

We will not shrink our way to the future our kids deserve and our elders have earned.
— Commissioner Fernando

Budget philosophyReflecting on the need for public service investment despite budget decreases.

When you disinvest from counties, you're asking us to have our residents pay more... to support our mission and vision.
— Commissioner Conley

Taxation and federal impactCommenting on the impact of federal disinvestment on property taxes.

People (7)

Kevin AndersonVice Chair

Leading the Administration, Operations, and Budget Committee meeting.

Jod WentlandAdministrator

Presented the 2027 proposed operating and capital budgets.

1 quote

“The 2027 proposed budget reflects this balance. A budget built to sustain and strengthen services while remaining grounded in transparency.”

Describing the philosophy behind the proposed 2027 budget.

Omar MartinezHousing Economic Development Staff

Provided background on the 2025 CAPER and 2027 annual action plan.

Commissioner ConleyCommissioner

Highlighted Ignite contracts for municipal energy efficiency and discussed federal budget impacts.

Commissioner LundyCommissioner

Discussed the value of the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth.

Joe MatthewsChief Financial Officer

Explained the budget process, public hearings, and statutory levy requirements.

Commissioner FernandoCommissioner

Supported the 8.15% levy and commented on federal disinvestment trends.

Places Mentioned

Hennepin CountyEdinaRobbinsdaleSt. Louis ParkSt. Anthony VillageBrooklyn ParkBrooklyn Center

Events & Meetings (4)

September 22nd: Administration, Operations, and Budget Committee Meeting
October 6th, 2026: Public hearing on workforce innovation regional plan
December 1st, 2026: Truth and Taxation meeting at 6 PM
December 15th, 2026: Final budget adoption meeting at 1:30 p.m.

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

26-319

Rescinded resolution regarding public hearing for workforce innovation regional plan.

26-0347

Baseline proposed budget and maximum property tax levy certification.

26-0348

Establishing capital budget, fee, and truth in taxation hearings.

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