Blaine leaders are weighing a property tax increase as the fast-growing suburb says it needs more money to keep up with growth. The Blaine City Council has a Monday evening meeting where they will discuss a potential 8.9% tax increase. Mayor Tim Sanders told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS the increase is tied to inflation, public safety and infrastructure for a growing population. The city is now considering what could amount to a tax increase of 8.9% for residents. “Yeah, it’s a great question, and I would say we do realize and we do understand our property taxpayers.