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Council approves five-year parks levy measure after debate over Wilderness Park lease and costs
Summary
Staton City Council voted 3–1 to place a five-year parks operating levy on the November ballot after arguing over whether to tie the measure to opening Wilderness Park and the cost of initial cleanup and fencing.
The Staton City Council on July 21 voted to adopt Resolution 25-028 to place a five-year local-option parks operating tax (proposed rate $1.10 per $1,000 assessed value) on the November ballot. The item followed several work sessions and detailed discussion about whether the levy should be explicitly tied to opening Wilderness Park and about draft lease terms with the local water-control district.
Council debated multiple items before a final motion to adopt passed 3–1. Councilor Ort voted no; Councilors Patty, Carey and Sims voted yes. Council discussion focused on two points: the level of voter information and the lease and startup…
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