Lake Charles City Council Introduces Property Tax Millage Rate for 2025

A special city council meeting in Sulphur, Louisiana, on July 28, 2025, focused on critical financial decisions, particularly concerning property tax millage rates for the upcoming tax year. Mayor Danahay announced the introduction of an ordinance to set the property tax millage rate back to 5 mills, aligning with voter approval and addressing a previous increase to 5.29 mills due to post-hurricane financial adjustments.

The mayor explained that the adjustment was necessary after a significant decrease in property values, estimated at $10 million. Following discussions with the state tax assessor, the council agreed to roll back the millage rate to ensure compliance with voter expectations. The council unanimously supported the motion, emphasizing the importance of timely action on this matter.

Additionally, the council introduced another ordinance to repeal a prior ordinance that had set the millage rates for 2025, further streamlining the financial processes. The meeting concluded with a reminder of the next regular city council meeting scheduled for August 11, 2025, at 5:30 PM, where further discussions on city matters will continue.