Hennepin County Committee Meetings 09.22.2026
Hennepin County Proposes Reduced 2027 Budget Amidst Rising Tax Levy
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
Full Document Analysis
Votes (3)
Approval of previous meeting minutes
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Close public hearing for CAPER
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approve routine items 4A-4D
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.
We will not shrink our way to the future our kids deserve and our elders have earned.
When you disinvest from counties, you're asking us to have our residents pay more... to support our mission and vision.
People (7)
Kevin AndersonVice ChairLeading the Administration, Operations, and Budget Committee meeting.
Leading the Administration, Operations, and Budget Committee meeting.
Jod WentlandAdministratorPresented the 2027 proposed operating and capital budgets.
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Presented the 2027 proposed operating and capital budgets.
“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 StaffProvided background on the 2025 CAPER and 2027 annual action plan.
Provided background on the 2025 CAPER and 2027 annual action plan.
Commissioner ConleyCommissionerHighlighted Ignite contracts for municipal energy efficiency and discussed federal budget impacts.
Highlighted Ignite contracts for municipal energy efficiency and discussed federal budget impacts.
Commissioner LundyCommissionerDiscussed the value of the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth.
Discussed the value of the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth.
Joe MatthewsChief Financial OfficerExplained the budget process, public hearings, and statutory levy requirements.
Explained the budget process, public hearings, and statutory levy requirements.
Commissioner FernandoCommissionerSupported the 8.15% levy and commented on federal disinvestment trends.
Supported the 8.15% levy and commented on federal disinvestment trends.
Places Mentioned
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)
Rescinded resolution regarding public hearing for workforce innovation regional plan.
Baseline proposed budget and maximum property tax levy certification.
Establishing capital budget, fee, and truth in taxation hearings.