Hennepin County — Transcript
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Story
Hennepin County Eyes 7.79% Property Tax Increase for 2026 Budget
Public Works Line of Business Presentation
Law, Safety, and Justice Line of Business Presentation
Proposed 7.79% property tax levy increase
Environmental sustainability and climate action goals
Zero-waste initiative strategies
Infrastructure maintenance and safety (Toward Zero Deaths plan)
Transit and mobility infrastructure investments
Waste reduction, recycling, and composting programs
Fleet modernization and electrification
Votes (1)
Approval of minutes from September 29th
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (3)
We are accelerating a zero-waste future. Our formula to achieve this is investing in 12 bold actions in policy, programming, and infrastructure.
We charge $35 a ton for organics and $77 a ton for trash. So there's a huge financial incentive for businesses to do the right thing.
I view 2020 through 2023 almost as almost impossible information to compare against like the pandemic disrupted so many things.
People (7)
Presides over the budget committee meetings and facilitates discussion.
Presented the county budget framework and organizational priorities.
Presented the Public Works 2026 budget and infrastructure priorities.
Provides technical assistance to businesses regarding waste and recycling.
Focuses on generational impact, transit-oriented development, and funding models.
Advocates for data-driven safety improvements and fleet modernization.
Questions recycling outreach to schools and businesses.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - Budget Work Session
- September 29, 2025 - Previous Meeting
- September 16, 2025 - Budget Submission Date
- September 25, 2025 - Levy Adoption Date