Council Perspective: November 2025
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Proposed 2026 city budget and property tax levy
Public safety staffing expansion (police and fire/EMT)
Reactivation of Actton Road fire station
Analysis of 10.7% property tax levy increase
Impact of personnel costs and labor contracts on budget
Implementation of state-mandated Minnesota paid leave program
Areas of Interest (5)
- Woodbury proposes 10.7% property tax hike for 2026 budget to fund public safety expansion.
- City officials struggle to balance resident tax burden with rising labor costs and new state-mandated leave programs.
- 13 of 16 new full-time positions in 2026 budget are allocated to police and firefighter/EMT roles.
- Proposed levy increase was reduced from an initial 13% proposal; council eyes further potential cuts before December adoption.
- Strategic goal to reach 1:1,000 police-to-resident ratio drives new officer hires.
Places Mentioned
WoodburyWashington CountyActton Road fire station
Events & Meetings (4)
- September 30th: Deadline for certification of levies to Washington County
- Mid-November: Truth in taxation notices to be mailed
- November 5th: Budget workshop
- December 10th: City Council meeting for final budget and levy adoption