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City says state mailer overstated tax increase; use online calculator for property‑specific estimate
Summary
Jason, a city staff member working on finance matters, told the council that a state tax notice overstated the likely city tax increase by using a statewide assumed 10% increase in assessed values; he said the city’s levy is unchanged and most taxpayers should see an increase under 2.5% tied to the state residential rollback change.
Jason, a city staff member responsible for finance information during the March 18 meeting, clarified apparent inconsistencies between a state‑issued tax notice mailed to residents and what Bettendorf expects most taxpayers to experience next year. The question was raised after several residents and at least one council member noted mailers stating a 12.5% increase in city taxes.
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