2027 Budget — Health Insurance, Parental Leave, Property Taxes
Summary
Early budget numbers show a possible 15% health insurance premium increase, a proposed paid parental leave policy (160-240 hours for new parents), and a property tax request at the legal maximum — up 6.3%, partly because two TIF districts closed and their property value returns to the tax rolls.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Health premiums up 15%, wages up 3.4% plus steps, property tax request of $3,808,087.
City employees (benefits, leave) and residents whose TIF-district properties return value to the tax rolls.
Property owners face the maximum allowed property tax increase.
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