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City Property Tax Rate Proposal

The City Council is considering keeping the property tax rate at $0.519190 per $100 of taxable value for 2026, which matches last year's rate. A public hearing is scheduled to give residents a chance to share their views.

8 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026

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Tax Abatement Oversight and Revenue

The city council debated whether to add strict worker wage, health insurance, and safety requirements to corporate tax abatements before renewing the program's guidelines for two years.

5 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Sep 16, 2026