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Taxes top agenda at first mayoral debate in St. Paul
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Kelly has recommended a 3-percent property tax increase in his latest budget to hire new police officers and fire fighters.  It's the first property tax hike in St. Paul in a decade.  He says the increase is necessary because the city has seen state aid drop by more than $50 million in the last two years. 
 (MPR Photo/Tom Scheck)

Kelly has recommended a 3-percent property tax increase in his latest budget to hire new police officers and fire fighters. It's the first property tax hike in St. Paul in a decade. He says the increase is necessary because the city has seen state aid drop by more than $50 million in the last two years.

(MPR Photo/Tom Scheck)
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