St. Paul Council passes budget with 8.5 percent tax increase
by Tom Crann, Minnesota Public RadioDecember 13, 2006
St. Paul, Minn. — The St. Paul City Council unanimously approved Mayor Chris Coleman's 2007 budget Wednesday. The package totals nearly $514 million and calls for an increase in the police force.
To cover that, and other programs, property taxpayers will see an 8.5 percent increase in their tax bills.
After the Council adjourned, MPR's Tom Crann spoke with Mayor Coleman told about what's in the budget.
Tom Crann
• Host, All Things ConsideredTom Crann is the host of All Things Considered for MPR News.
