Marysville council sets hearing to exceed revenue-neutral tax rate; budget hearing Aug. 25

The Marysville City Council voted to approve the city's intent to exceed the revenue-neutral tax rate and set a public hearing for Aug. 25, 2025, at 7 p.m., with the formal budget hearing to follow at 7:05 p.m. Council members said the proposed estimated tax rate is 68.418, compared with a calculated revenue-neutral rate of 62.71 and last year's rate of 69.48.

City Administrator Josh told the council the estimate is based on the city's numbers and minor changes from the state form and that returning to the revenue-neutral rate would require cutting the budget by approximately $230,000. Council members said the additional revenue would help fund infrastructure projects already under way and planned work, and would support hiring a full-time code enforcement officer that, they said, many residents want.

The council's motion to approve publication of the intent and to set the hearing passed on a voice vote with…