property tax levy – West St. Paul Reader

Dec. 8, 2025 ISD 197 School Board meeting

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Dec. 8, 2025

In its final meeting of the year, the ISD 197 School Board heard from students and staff from Garlough and Moreland elementary schools, honored the successes of student athletes, and finalized the tax levy for 2026.

Dec. 8, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Dec. 8, 2025

A packed room looked on as the West St. Paul City Council approved the 150 Thompson redevelopment project, as well as the 2026 budget and property tax levy and presented the inaugural Good Neighbor Awards.

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Dec. 8, 2025

The multi-year 150 Thompson redevelopment project comes to City Council for final approval, plus the 2026 budget and significantly reduced property tax levy increase, and more.

Nov. 24, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Nov. 24, 2025

A Council member’s absence made a light agenda even lighter, with a minor charter amendment and the consent agenda the only official business. Council also got an update on the budget and property tax levy.

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Nov. 24, 2025

Next year’s budget and charter amendments will be the main focus for City Council, with the 150 Thompson project pushed back again.

September 22, 2025 meeting of the ISD 197 School Board

ISD 197 School Board Recap: Sept. 22, 2025

The school board approved a ceiling for the 2026 property tax levy and reviewed a report on student achievement at last night’s meeting. Discussion focused on interpreting the results of the report and how best to act on the results.

September 22, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Sept. 22, 2025

City Council approved a resolution supporting tougher gun control and passed the preliminary 2026 budget and property tax levy a full percent lower than the initial baseline proposal.

West St. Paul City Council Preview: Sept. 22, 2025

A gun control resolution and the 2026 budget take center state for the City Council meeting, with the 150 Thompson project pushed to October.

August 25, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Aug. 25, 2025

City Council discussion focused on next year’s budget with agreement to reduce the property tax increase by renovating the pool without any new bells or whistles. 150 Thompson approvals, a massage license revocation, and vacating alleys were other items considered.

Nov. 9, 2024 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Dec. 9, 2024

A farewell to Council Member Julie Eastman, rental license hearings, and a contentious proposed apartment on Thompson Avenue added up to the longest City Council meeting in five years.