Hennepin County issued the following announcement on Dec. 18.
On Tuesday, the Hennepin County Board approved a 2021 budget of $2.2 billion. The budget includes an $869 million property tax levy – unchanged from the 2020 budget.
The adopted budget reflects the impact of COVID-19 – and the need for the county’s continued response – while carrying on the vision of disparity reduction in education, employment, health, housing, income, justice and transportation for our residents.
“The 2021 budget continues the important and critical work of reducing disparities in Hennepin County,” said County Board Chair Marion Greene. “People in our community facing the deepest disparities are being hit hardest by this pandemic. In 2021, we must build on our previous disparities reduction work knowing that a long journey lies ahead.”
The 2021 capital budget invests $190 million through:
- Continued investment in our roads, bridges and trails
- Investment in clean energy and the environment
- Improvements to public safety and judiciary facilities
- Facilities supporting the health and wellness of residents with funding to Hennepin Healthcare, NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center and the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office
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