 Ramsey County has been actively developing its 2026–2027 budget for several months with departments engaged in submitting proposals and outlining key priorities for their service area. Throughout this process, we’ve remained deeply committed to aligning our budget session objectives with the county’s strategic priorities and the evolving needs of our community. Ramsey County Manager Ling Becker presented the County's proposed 2026-27 budget to the Board of Commissioners Tuesday, Sept. 2. Please click here to watch the full presentation.
The County Board will hold public hearings and budget proposal presentations at the Saint Paul City Hall - Ramsey County Courthouse in the Council Chambers, Room 300. Residents are welcome to attend in person. Please see below for more information on the budget timeline, hearings and ways residents can participate in this budget process.
My office is always here to answer your questions and navigate government services. Please feel free to reach out via phone at 651-266-8359 or email us at
Take care,
 Mary Jo McGuire
Ramsey County Commissioner, District 2
2026-2027 Budget Timeline
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Tuesday, Sept. 2 – County Manager budget presentation to Board of Commissioners
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Monday, Sept. 15 – Joint Property Tax Advisory Committee (JPTAC) reviews overall property tax levels for Ramsey County, city of Saint Paul, and Saint Paul Public Schools
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September 15-22 – Department budget presentations to County Board
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Monday, Sept. 22, 5 p.m. – First budget public hearing
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Tuesday, Sept. 23 – County Board Certifies the 2026 maximum property tax levy.
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December 11, 6 p.m. –Truth in Taxation public hearing.
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December 16 – Final budget and levy approval.
For more information on the timeline of the budget process, please visit this link.
Budget Proposal Priorities
The County Board will hear budget proposals from service teams that will include and focus on the following priorities:
- Prioritizing County responsible services
- Operating as One Ramsey County
- Investing in organizational excellence
- Advancing partnerships
- Supporting long-term fiscal health
This approach reflects our commitment not only to balancing revenues and expenditures, but also to aligning resources with enduring priorities, investing in collaborative efforts that amplify service delivery, and reinforcing the financial foundation necessary to meet the needs of residents.
Participation from Residents
Ramsey County strongly encourages public input throughout the 2026-2027 budget process. Please see below for ways residents are able to participate in the budget process:
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Attend a public hearing:
Share your feedback directly with the Board of Commissioners at scheduled budget hearings in the Council Chambers. Meetings are available in-person only.
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September 22, 2025 – Preliminary budget hearing
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December 11, 2025 – Final budget and levy hearing
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Contact your commissioner:
Reach out to your district commissioner at ramseycounty.us/commissioners to share your feedback!
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Submit written comments:
Send input to the Chief Clerk by email at chiefclerk@ramseycounty.us or by mail:
Chief Clerk
15 W. Kellogg Blvd, Suite 250,
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Record of Public Testimony
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People who intend to testify are encouraged to sign up online or to contact the Chief Clerk prior to Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. Sign-up will also be available on-site the night of the hearing. If in-person testimony isn't possible, comments may be provided via webform submission or email.
- Testimonies received after September 22 will be shared with all commissioners and stored as public records.
District 2 Resident Survey for 2026-2027 Biennial County Budget
- Commissioner McGuire would like to hear your input on the budget process and priorities; we invite you to complete this anonymous survey!
For more information on the timeline of the budget process, how to get involved and to learn more about the proposed 2026-2027 Budget, please visit the links below.
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