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Council raises concerns about rising levy, sheriff contract and options to limit 2026 tax increase
Summary
Council members discussed continuing levy increases, the rising cost of the sheriff contract (about $1 million annually) and possible options — including intergovernmental negotiations, partnering with another city, or other measures — to reduce the impact on the 2026 levy; no decision was made.
Council members discussed budget pressures at length on June 30, focusing on rising property tax levies and an expected increase in the sheriff’s contract.
The mayor and council said the city currently pays roughly $1 million a year for sheriff services and that the sheriff's office has requested an additional roughly…
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