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HighTaxes Budget

Property tax rates hold steady

The 2026 property tax rate stays at .203 per $100 for real estate — no increase — with a binding second reading set for September 15. Commissioners specifically refuted a circulating claim of a 20% hike.

2 mentionsLast discussed Sep 1, 2026

HighTaxes Budget

Fiscal Year 2027 city budget

The first reading of the FY 2027 budget shows $110.2 million in the General Fund (down $6.7 million) and $189.3 million in All Funds, reflecting a nearly $6.8 million revenue shortfall mainly from occupational fees. No programs or services are cut, employees get a 2.7% COLA, and a $25.9 million capital plan funds riverfront development, storm shelters, and roads.

1 mentionLast discussed Jun 2, 2026