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Council approves 1% levy increase amid debate over long-term funding
Battle Ground City Council · November 18, 2025
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Summary
Battle Ground lawmakers voted 5–2 to adopt ordinance 2025-19, authorizing a 1% increase to the property tax levy base. Council discussion focused on levy-rate mechanics, need for future lid lifts and the state's share of property tax revenue.
The Battle Ground City Council on Nov. 17 adopted ordinance 2025-19, a 1% increase to the 2026 property-tax levy base, by a 5–2 roll-call vote. The ordinance was presented as a modest increase within state limits intended to maintain fiscal capacity as construction and assessed values change.
Finance staff explained how the levy rate is…
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