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Officials flag 2027 local income tax option as state changes reduce property-tax revenue
5470984 · May 15, 2025
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Summary
Officials said recent state legislation will shrink property-tax revenue and that the city is preparing education and outreach about a possible local income tax option in 2027; staff said they will bring a financial consultant and hold town halls.
City officials told the public that state-level changes to property-tax revenue will reduce local funding and that Lawrence City is preparing to consider a local income tax option in 2027.
Speakers said the state legislation (referred to in the meeting as SB1) has already passed and will likely…
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