St. Peter City Council Unanimously Approves 2026 Budget Amid Discussions on Public Funding and Employee Wages
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: During its recent meeting, the St. Peter City Council approved the 2026 budget and tax levy, discussed potential increases in employee wages, and examined policy adjustments for the Paid Family Medical Leave Act. The council’s agenda included a variety of topics, but the primary focus was on financial matters, including the approval of a 6.9% increase in the city levy, which will lead to a modest rise in property taxes for local homeowners.
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Shanon Nowell
City Council Officials:
Ben Ranft, Keri Johnson, Darrell Pettis, Dustin J. Sharstrom, Bradley DeVos, Joshua Weisenfeld
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
12/08/2025
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Recording Published:
12/10/2025
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Duration:
57 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Minnesota
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County:
Nicollet County
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Towns:
St. Peter
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