New survey shows Dakota County voters are willing to pay more taxes to keep services

Dakota County is considering significant levy increases and cuts to staff and services for next year’s budget.

A surprising new survey shows a large percentage of people in the county are willing to pay more taxes to keep services.

About 61% selected a 21% levy increase and $5 million in cuts, which is about $167 more on a median-value home. That’s compared to only 12% who selected a 16% levy increase and $14 million in cuts, which is about $123 more on a home…

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