Nearly 200 people filled St. Paul City Council chambers on Monday night to express concern and some support for Mayor Melvin Carter’s proposed 7.9% property tax increase as part of his $855 million budget proposal for 2025.

One resident told city council members that he feels like he’s being taxed out of his home.

“You’ve raised my taxes by 16% — to $11,324. That is insane,” said the unnamed resident.

The city council and the mayor have to agree on a budget by December 11.

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