The third local race falling outside the norm this year was the one for Baxter City Council. After the August filing period closed for local candidates, one name was noticeably absent Todd Holman, who’d been on the council for 13 years. Just one person, council member Mark Cross, filed to run for two open seats on the council. In the weeks that followed two write-in contenders emerged, providing three options to Baxter residents. Former DFL state legislator John Ward and Lon Schmidt, a part-time bus driver for the Brainerd School District and former radio host, both made public announcements of their candidacies for the council. After Election Day, Ward emerged victorious.
County board sets levy, budget for next year
The property tax levy will increase by 4.97% in 2021, meaning the county is expected to collect a total of $41,262,480 next year from those who own property. While still an increase over the 2020 tax levy, it’s a smaller increase than each of the last two years 6.99% in 2019 and 6.95% in 2020. 2:00 am, Dec. 30, 2020 ×
County commissioners discuss the 2021 property tax levy and budget Tuesday, Dec. 29. Screenshot / Chelsey Perkins
The Crow Wing County Board ended 2020 on a conciliatory note with the unanimous passage of its budget and property tax levy for next year.
After what could be characterized as a contentious few months for the board leading up to the November election, Commissioner Paul Koering focused on where he could reach agreement in comments following the 5-0 vote Tuesday, Dec. 29. He said while he didn’t like everything in the county’s 2021 budget, he agreed with most of it enough for t
County board sets levy, budget for next year
The property tax levy will increase by 4.97% in 2021, meaning the county is expected to collect a total of $41,262,480 next year from those who own property. While still an increase over the 2020 tax levy, it’s a smaller increase than each of the last two years 6.99% in 2019 and 6.95% in 2020. 2:00 am, Dec. 30, 2020 ×
County commissioners discuss the 2021 property tax levy and budget Tuesday, Dec. 29. Screenshot / Chelsey Perkins
The Crow Wing County Board ended 2020 on a conciliatory note with the unanimous passage of its budget and property tax levy for next year.
After what could be characterized as a contentious few months for the board leading up to the November election, Commissioner Paul Koering focused on where he could reach agreement in comments following the 5-0 vote Tuesday, Dec. 29. He said while he didn’t like everything in the county’s 2021 budget, he agreed with most of it enough for t