From our Conversations…Local Property Taxes

Over the course of the next few weeks, I have committed to blogging about the issues I am hearing from you during our conversations – be it at your front door, at a community meeting, or in the grocery store.

Local property taxes have been an issue that many of you have wanted to discuss.

We all depend on quality services delivered by our City Staff.  We expect running water, flushing toilets, fires extinguished, crime stopped, and snow cleared from our streets.  We know that these services come at a financial cost.  As a public employee myself, I understand the challenges of providing these services efficiently and effectively. 

I also understand what it means to budget in the public sector with financial responsibility, making sure we “live within our means” as a local government to ensure a strong financial future.  Let’s face it, local governments and Minnesotans alike have been hurting financially over the past few years.  We all have to budget and use our resources efficiently at home – and we expect the same from our City government.

I believe we need vigilant conversations about property tax increases within St. Louis Park – balancing the wants and needs of the City with those of each of our neighbors.  It is my priority that residents and business owners are able to afford their life in the Park while the City remains a vibrant and attractive place for people to live and work.  This requires a balanced approach to responsible financial management, development, and growth.

Stay tuned for blogs with my thoughts on the topics important to you from my conversations with many of you.  If you are interested in learning more about me, click on the Gregg for City Council link above to read my blog posts throughout the campaign.  Or, visit www.GreggLindberg.com.  Better yet, call me at 925-920-0650.