Residents pack St. Paul City Council chambers over proposed property tax hike
Jay Kolls KSTP
Updated: December 3, 2024 - 4:24 AM Published: December 3, 2024 - 3:45 AM
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Property tax pushback
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.