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Scott County Public Budget Meeting December 4 2025

Scott CountyFriday, December 5, 2025
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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.

— Danny Linds
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.

— Board Chair
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.

1 quote

“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 JensenCitizen

Concerned about property taxes and potential padding in the budget.

1 quote

“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 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)
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