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Council approves proposed maximum millage rate; Smith votes no, urges rollback to 3.73 mills
5329467 · July 8, 2025
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Summary
The City Council set its proposed property tax rate for advertisement and public hearing, approving the staff‑recommended maximum rate despite one council member urging a rollback to reduce homeowner bills.
The Venice City Council voted 6–1 to set the proposed property‑tax rate for public notice and hearings, rejecting Council Member Ron Smith’s motion to set the maximum rate at the rollback level of 3.73 mills.
Smith, who removed the item from the consent agenda for discussion, said the city could reach the rollback rate without drawing on reserves…
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