Champlin Councilmember Tim LaCroix Resigns Amid Felony Tax Charges
Published: March 12th, 2026 |
CHAMPLIN MN: The City of Champlin announced Wednesday that Ward 4 City Councilmember Tim LaCroix has resigned, effective immediately.
In a press release, city officials said they received LaCroix’s resignation and will follow the process outlined in state statute to fill the Ward 4 vacancy. Information about the timeline and next steps will be shared with the community once it becomes available.
During the March 9 city council meeting, Mayor Ryan Sabas said the legal charges involving LaCroix are a private matter being handled by the Minnesota Department of Revenue and the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office and do not involve the City of Champlin’s operations, staff, or resources.
The city also said it will not be providing further comment, describing the situation as a personal and legal matter outside the scope of city operations.
LaCroix’s resignation comes as the Minnesota Department of Revenue announced that the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office charged Tim LaCroix and Tina LaCroix, both of Champlin, with five felony counts each of failing to file individual income tax returns and five felony counts each of willfully failing to pay income tax.
According to the criminal complaints, the couple failed to file Minnesota income tax returns or pay income tax for tax years 2019 through 2023 despite earning taxable income through LaCroix’s law practice, LaCroix Law PLLC, and Tina LaCroix’s work as a property manager.
The complaints allege the couple had previously filed income tax returns and had received letters and other contacts from the Minnesota Department of Revenue regarding their tax obligations. Authorities allege the couple owes more than $32,000 in unpaid income taxes for tax years 2019 through 2023.