Scott County Public Budget Meeting December 4 2025
Thursday, December 4, 2025
2026 Proposed County Budget and Tax Levy Overview
Long-term Fiscal Stability and Guiding Policy Principles
State and Federal Legislative Cost Shifts
Financial Forecast (2027-2030)
Impact of Paid Family and Medical Leave Legislation
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid Work Requirement Implementation
County Fund Balance and Reserve Management
Residential Property Tax Impact Analysis
Notable Quotes (2)
Revenue is anticipated to increase by about 1.82%. This is almost entirely due to shifting staff on alternative revenue sources.
Budget StatusExplaining the 2026 revenue projections.
So the mandates or the programs or the statutes come rolling down the hill from St. Paul to all 87 counties. Nearly enough funding to execute the program.
Fiscal PolicyDescribing the relationship between the state government and county budget pressures.
People (4)
Danny LindsDeputy County Administrator
Provides budget overview, financial forecasting, and technical explanations of program mandates.
Matt MirCitizen
Concerned about insurance/benefit costs, state-run programs, and future tax burdens.
Jennifer JensenCitizen
Concerned about property taxes and potential padding in the budget.
Michael ThompsonCounty Staff
Available for individual property value and classification consultations.
Places Mentioned
Scott CountySt. Paul8403 West 132nd Street, Savage1500 West 200 Street
Events & Meetings (2)
- December 16 (Final Budget and Levy Adoption Meeting)
- Annual Board of Appeal and Equalization (June)