Building a Patio for Strangers & Talking Taxes (w/ Eric Harris Bernstein)
Eric Harris Bernstein of the Minneapolis Board of Estimate & Taxation is building a patio on his neighbor's property. He says he has permission. While he works, we talk about his first big vote as a member of the BET: in favor of a maximum property tax levy of nearly 12% for 2027. We talk about his attempts to force action to rein in MPD overspending, the city's future budget outlook, his thoughts on working with Mayor Frey and council members, and why the city needs the state government to get out of the way and allow some creative new revenue solutions for cities and counties. We also talk…
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