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Milton council approves 1% regular levy increase for 2026; finance debate centers on timing and impact
Summary
The council adopted ordinance 2126-25 to increase the regular property tax levy by 1% for 2026, producing a $16,446 revenue increase; some council members argued the city could forgo the annual increase because growth from new construction offsets the change.
Milton — The City Council voted 4-2 on Nov. 17 to adopt ordinance 2126-25, establishing Milton’s regular property tax levy for 2026 with a 1% increase in the regular levy that Pierce County calculations show will add $16,446 to city revenues.
Interim Director Robec told council the levy ordinance must be adopted and submitted to Pierce County by Nov. 30 and that the attached worksheets show a total increase of $16,446. "The attached ordinance pertains to the increase of 1% of…
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