Proposed statewide property tax repeal
Summary
A resident warned the council that state legislators are considering eliminating property taxes, which fund parks, libraries, and city services. Mayor Blake confirmed the city is preparing impact data and expects new fees to fill any gap.
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Last discussed Mar 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
If property taxes were eliminated, the city could lose major revenue and would likely add new fees instead.
Property owners would pay less tax if it passes, but every resident could lose parks, libraries, and services.
The whole community — the first cuts named by a finance director quoted in testimony were parks and libraries.
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