St. Louis Park Council votes 6-1 to increase levy 4.5%

Despite some concerns from St. Louis Park City Council members about the impact on low-income residents, they voted 6-1 to raise the city levy 4.5% in 2021.
The increase is less than proposed in the preliminary levy used for city tax notices, which envisioned a 6.11% increase.
Earlier this year, several council members sought to limit any increase to 3% or less. Councilmember Larry Kraft, the lone vote against the final levy Dec. 21, objected to the argument that the difference between a 3% hike and a 4.5% increase is minimal.
“When you look at that on an ongoing basis, small percentages compound over time,” Kraft said.

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