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University Place council adopts 1% property tax levy increase for 2026, funds dedicated to public safety
Summary
The council adopted a 1% increase in the 2026 regular property tax levy, raising an estimated $60,221 to support police and public safety; the estimated levy becomes $7,152,170 and equates to about $0.95 per $1,000 of assessed value (65¢ for qualifying seniors).
The University Place City Council on Nov. 17 adopted an ordinance authorizing a 1% increase in the city’s 2026 property tax levy, the maximum available under the lesser‑of rule tied to the implicit price deflator or statutory limit.
Finance Director Leslie Blaisdale said the proposed levy increase of $60,221 would raise the…
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