Public comment period and meeting on draft 2025 Unified Budget

The Metropolitan Council is receiving public comment on the proposed 2025 Unified Budget. A public meeting on the budget is scheduled for Dec. 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the chambers at 390 N. Robert St., St Paul.  

The 2025 Unified Budget, which includes the Operating Budget, Capital Program, and Property Tax Levies, is available at metrocouncil.org/budget. Call 651-602-1500 or email [email protected] to request a copy. 

To comment on the draft budget, you may: 

• Email your comments to [email protected]. 

• Mail your comments to the Metropolitan Council, attn: Public Information, Communications, at 390 N. Robert St., St. Paul, MN 55101. 

• Record your comments on the public comment line at 651-602-1500 or (TTY) 651-291-0904. 

• Register to comment and attend the public meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. by emailing [email protected] or calling 651-602-1500. 

Emailed, mailed, or recorded comments must be received by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 to be included in the report for the final budget. Met Council staff will prepare a comment summary, which includes comments submitted prior to the public meeting on Dec. 11 and verbal comments made during the public meeting on Dec. 11.

To request a copy of the comment summary, contact Metropolitan Council Public Information at 651-602-1500, [email protected], or 651-291-0904 (TTY).