Tonight, as the city pulses with the anticipation of a Minnesota Wild game, there's another important event on the docket for Saint Paul residents. The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners is opening the floor at a public hearing on the proposed county budget for 2026-27. Slated to start at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Saint Paul City Hall–Ramsey County Courthouse, according to Ramsey County.
Given the expected congestion downtown, officials are recommending that those interested in attending the Truth in Taxation public hearing allow extra legroom in their travel plans for negotiating traffic and finding parking. A live stream of the proceedings will be available for those unable to attend in person, and a recording will be posted for those who wish to view the meeting at a later time, as per Ramsey County's official news release.
The budget discussion is open to anyone who wants to share their perspective, with onsite sign-up and pre-registration available for individuals aiming to comment at the hearing. Each speaker will be allotted a span of three minutes to air their views or concerns, as stated by Ramsey County. Alternative channels for feedback include reaching out to the Chief Clerk or sending a comment to your commissioner.
For those choosing to attend, you won't have to fret about parking fees on this evening. Validated parking is being offered at the Victory Ramp, with vouchers distributed at the event registration table.
