Collected and spent
In 2022, Duluth spent about $227.5M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$227.5M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$35 per $100 of value
Source · Minnesota Department of Revenue — Property Tax, City of Duluth 2024 property tax. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
City of Duluth 2024 property tax — city tax capacity rate modeled at 350 mills on 1% NTC (total St. Louis/Duluth/ISD 709 ~1,000 mills; effective ~1.00% on market). Verify at St. Louis CountyWhere it goes
Ten service lines.
Public works
$49.9M
Other
$45.6M
Parks and recreation
$32.8M
Police
$29.4M
Transit
$20.5M
Fire
$19.7M
Health and human services
$13.5M
Debt service · past obligation
$7.1M
General government
$4.5M
Library
$4.5M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
The mayor sends the council a spending estimate by October 1 each year. The council then decides the amount to raise by taxes. It sets detailed spending for the next fiscal year and sends the tax amount to the St. Louis County auditor. The council has 9 members: 5 by district and 4 at large.
Roger Reinert
Mayor
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Jordon Johnson
Councilor, at large
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Arik Forsman
Councilor, at large
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Lynn Nephew
Councilor, at large
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Terese Tomanek
Councilor, at large
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Wendy Durrwachter
Councilor, District 1
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Diane Desotelle
Councilor, District 2
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Roz Randorf
Councilor, District 3
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David Clanaugh
Councilor, District 4
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Janet Kennedy
Councilor, District 5
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Source · Duluth, Duluth City Charter. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Duluth City Charter (Legislative Code, Municode PDF), Sec. 58 Submission of budget to city council (read 2026-10-17)When decisions happen
A meeting on a legal holiday moves to the next Tuesday. The council president sets the second December meeting. Meetings are in the Council Chambers on the third floor of City Hall.
Each yearThe council usually meets on the second and fourth Monday, at 6 p.m.
Next electionThe mayor and council serve four-year terms.
Each serves until a new person is elected.
How to reach it
City Council: 218-730-5700
Phone
Duluth City Council, City Hall, Room 318, 411 West First Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Mailing address
Source · Duluth, Duluth City Council Standing Rules, Rule 1 Meetings. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Duluth City Council Standing Rules, Rule 1 Meetings,Also on this tax bill
A Duluth address pays these governments too. Which school districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Duluth
On some bills, depending on the address
School districts: 2
Duluth Public School DistrictSchool district
Proctor Public School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Sources
What it is
Minnesota Department of Revenue — Property Tax, City of Duluth 2024 property tax. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
City of Duluth 2024 property tax — city tax capacity rate modeled at 350 mills on 1% NTC (total St. Louis/Duluth/ISD 709 ~1,000 mills; effective ~1.00% on market). Verify at St. Louis CountySpent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Minnesota Department of Revenue — Property Tax, City of Duluth 2024 property tax. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
City of Duluth 2024 property tax — city tax capacity rate modeled at 350 mills on 1% NTC (total St. Louis/Duluth/ISD 709 ~1,000 mills; effective ~1.00% on market). Verify at St. Louis CountyWho decides
Duluth, Duluth City Charter. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Duluth City Charter (Legislative Code, Municode PDF), Sec. 58 Submission of budget to city council (read 2026-10-17)When decisions happen
Duluth, Duluth City Council Standing Rules, Rule 1 Meetings. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Duluth City Council Standing Rules, Rule 1 Meetings,How to reach it
Duluth, Duluth City Council page. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Duluth City Council page,To act on what you have read
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