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2026 State of the City Sneak Peek

Savage City CouncilFriday, February 6, 2026
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Oh, hi Christine Kelly, mayor of the city of Savage. I'm headed over to the Savage TAP. We're going to do the state of the city address from the top this year. Should be a lot of fun and you're all invited. So, every year in April, we start working on the budget. I know [music] that's not exciting for everybody, but this is your money we're talking about. Our budget this [music] year is $26.6 million. That's about $2 million more than [music] it was last year. So, why is budget going up? Well, just like you're dealing with at home, stuff just costs [music] more for us. Most of our budget goes to people. Over 70% [music] pays for the people who keep our city running and their benefits. We're also adding three new positions [music] so we can serve you better. The rest, all the stuff we can't avoid. Things like software licenses, gas for city vehicles, [music] and electricity bills. You know how it is. It all adds up. Okay, so what does this mean for you? The typical home in Savage is worth [music] about $417,700. If that's close to what your home is worth, you'll pay around $145 a month in city [music] property taxes. That covers police and fire protection 247. It also covers our parks and trails, and [music] it keeps our streets in good shape. There's a lot more I want to tell you about what we're planning for 2026. So, come join me here at the Savage Tap. Bring [music] your family. We'll have snacks and the city staff and Savage Chamber will be here to answer any [music] questions you have. So, I hope you'll join me.