Scott County Public Budget Meeting 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
Full Document 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.
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.
People (4)
Danny LindsDeputy County AdministratorProvides budget overview, financial forecasting, and technical explanations of program mandates.
Provides budget overview, financial forecasting, and technical explanations of program mandates.
Matt MirCitizenConcerned about insurance/benefit costs, state-run programs, and future tax burdens.
1 quote
Concerned about insurance/benefit costs, state-run programs, and future tax burdens.
“The state is the last place that I put any of my clients in Minnesota.”
Expressing skepticism about the county using the state for Paid Family and Medical Leave administration.
Jennifer JensenCitizenConcerned about property taxes and potential padding in the budget.
1 quote
Concerned about property taxes and potential padding in the budget.
“One thing that just stood out with the padding of the numbers... is there a way that we can hold off on presenting a budget?”
Querying the board regarding budget transparency.
Michael ThompsonCounty StaffAvailable for individual property value and classification consultations.
Available for individual property value and classification consultations.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- December 16 (Final Budget and Levy Adoption Meeting)
- Annual Board of Appeal and Equalization (June)