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Orting council adopts 2026 property tax levy of $1,473,488.30 after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing and staff presentation on levy limits, the Orting City Council adopted a resolution requesting the highest lawful levy of $1,473,488.30 for 2026. Council debated which statutory calculation to use before staff clarified the figures; the resolution passed unanimously.
The Orting City Council on Oct. 29 adopted a resolution requesting a 2026 property tax levy of $1,473,488.30, the amount staff described as the highest lawful levy under state limits.
At a public hearing, Finance Director Tammy reviewed levy‑lid and statutory rate limits under Washington law (citing the RCW provisions discussed in the presentation) and presented the city’s assessed valuation and how the two legal tests determine the maximum levy a city may request. Tammy said…
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