Summary
The $70.67 million proposed budget raises the tax levy 1.83%, well under the state tax cap. A home assessed at $805,000 pays $3,560 in city tax — up $97.81 for the year. Personnel costs (pensions, health care, contracts) drive most of the increase. The hearing stays open until October 27.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
City tax on a typical $805,000 home rises $97.81 (2.82%); the total levy grows $609,450.
All residents keep full city services while the tax increase stays well under the cap.
Homeowners still pay more in absolute dollars, and businesses face commercial rate pressures despite rate declines.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 27, 2026
The mayor's $70.67M budget raises residential taxes 2.82% (~$97/year on an $805K home) but deadlocked 3-3 over reliance on unguaranteed revenues and no explicit plan for a deficit that may exceed $5 million. Expect the budget to return to a future agenda.
City Council - Oct 13, 2026
The $70.67 million proposed budget raises the tax levy 1.83%, well under the state tax cap. A home assessed at $805,000 pays $3,560 in city tax — up $97.81 for the year. Personnel costs (pensions, health care, contracts) drive most of the increase. The hearing stays open until October 27.
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