Crystal, Golden Valley City Councils Approve Tax Levy Increases:

City councils in Crystal and Golden Valley approved budget and levy increases on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Homeowners in Crystal will see a double-digit increase in their property tax levy for 2026. City staff and council members said the 15.8 percent tax increase will allow the city to catch up on deferred maintenance and stabilize depleted funding reserves. Likewise, it will pay for new staff members working in community development, police and forestry.  "We simply cannot afford to keep kicking the can down the road," said City… Read More