Fraud Scandal Hits Tim Walz, 100 Minnesota Mayors Speak Out

Critics assert that lax oversight and unresolved fraud tied to state‑administered programs — particularly in **Medicaid and other human services — have strained local budgets, pushed costs onto cities, and risked eroding public trust in governance.

What the Mayors Are Saying: A Letter from the Front Lines of Local Government

On December 22, 2025, a group of 98 mayors from towns large and small sent a joint letter to Governor Walz and state legislators outlining their concerns.

The letter lays out a stark picture of how decisions made at the state capitol are cascading down to local communities, affecting budgets, public safety, and services that residents depend on.

In their message, the mayors said that recent fiscal decisions — particularly in the wake of alleged fraud and rising costs — have “trickled down” to cities and towns, reducing their capacity to plan responsibly, maintain infrastructure, hire and retain employees, and sustain core services without placing additional burdens on local taxpayers.

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