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Duluth’s Budget Tightrope | Duluth News
Duluth faces a projected $5.5 million budget shortfall this year — a drop from last year’s $7.3 million — thanks to smart cuts that didn’t cut city services. But squeezing more savings is getting harder as inflation and rising costs, like gas, outpace revenue from property taxes. The city is exploring partnerships with neighboring towns for emergency services and pushing to broaden its tax base. Mayor Reinert vows to keep property taxes as low as possible, recognizing their heavy burden on residents — and clarifies that school funding is separate and requires voter approval. The city council…
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