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Council highlights board of school estimate showing 8.86% initial increase to school portion of property tax
Summary
Council members said the Board of School Estimate’s initial budget cut would raise the school share of property taxes by 8.86%; council leaders urged resident engagement and noted city budget timelines are still being finalized.
Council leaders at the March 4 Common Council meeting urged residents to follow the Board of School Estimate’s budget process after members were told the school district’s initial budget cut would increase the school portion of property taxes by 8.86 percent.
Council President McTiernan and council members said the city’s share of the property tax bill is “only low 20%” while the school share is “over 50%,” and that an 8.86 percent increase to the school portion is a significant number that should prompt public engagement. Council members encouraged residents to attend the Board…
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