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Mayors Demand Action on State Financial Mismanagement

2/6/2026

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  • Minnesota mayors led by Crosslake Mayor Jackson Purfeerst urged state officials to address financial mismanagement and fraud draining taxpayer resources at a press conference.
  • They highlighted rising costs and workforce shortages and warned unfunded mandates could raise property taxes.
  • Purfeerst criticized the state's spending growth, noting it rose from $24 billion to $33 billion since 2019.
  • More than 250 mayors signed a letter seeking urgent action from state leaders.