The Municipal Council will decide Tuesday Night whether or not to raise your Property Tax. I just posted a blog entry discussing the proposed property tax increase. [see it here]
In that post I talk about three reasons we are having this discussion. I want your informed decision about the level of services we offer in our city, the timing of these proposed increases and the reality of the city budget issues we are trying to help our citizens understand.
At the bottom of that post is a survey. I hope you will take it.
I hope you will get your neighbors to take it, too. It will provide me with some valuable insight as I work to make a decision for the community and for you.
I'm not anxious to raise taxes for a lot of reasons I cover in the blog. A paramount concern is the current state of the economy and the rates and fees that have already been adjusted in the budget. We've held multiple information meetings and have had some very good discussions with many throughout the city. I've heard from many of you that you have appreciated the transparency and effort. The audio from the Lakeview Information Meeting will be posted on the city website sometime this morning. <Note from Neighborhood blogger: I looked for the recording and couldn't find it Monday afternoon>
It is time for us to all understand and engage in the opportunity to decide together where we want to go as a city. Taking this survey and leaving your thoughts in the comment section will be a great help.
Here's a link to the information posted by the Council.
Here's a link to the information posted by the Council.
The final decision
You may also come to the public hearing on Tuesday, August 9th.Truth in Taxation Hearing
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
351 West Center Street
Working to keep you informed,
Sherrie Hall Everett
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