City council struggles to hold line on taxes in 2026
Minot’s city leaders are staring down a $1.7 million gap in next year’s budget—and a new state law capping property tax increases isn’t making the math any easier. As budget talks heat up, ideas are on the table: tapping reserves, slowing street maintenance, rethinking outside agency funding, and potentially redirecting existing sales tax toward public safety. While some council members balk at the idea of any new tax, others say it’s time to reprioritize. The message from City Hall: now’s the time for residents to speak up. Jill Schramm with Minot Daily News has the full story.
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