Property tax rate

Told the council that if they raise taxes, residents expect to see road repairs and drinkable water in return.

Said the $60 increase is real money for struggling families, noted median home values here exceed the stated $225,000, and pointed to families relying on the church food pantry.

Urged the council to adopt impact fees, PIDs and TIRZs so new development pays its own way instead of existing taxpayers subsidizing it, and noted the tax rate should be adopted after the budget per statute.