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Paducah public hearing opens on proposed 27.1¢ real-estate tax levy; residents voice opposition
Summary
The Paducah Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on a proposed 27.1¢ city real-estate tax levy (a 4% increase over the compensating rate). Multiple residents urged the commission to reject the increase, citing impacts on homeowners and development; the ordinance was introduced for first reading and will return Sept. 15 for a final vote.
The Paducah Board of Commissioners opened a public hearing on Sept. 2 on a proposed city real-estate tax levy of 27.1¢ per $100 of assessed value, a 0.7¢ increase from last year and the 4% allowable increase above the compensating rate. Audra, a city staff member, told the commission that Kentucky Revised Statutes require a hearing when a proposed rate exceeds the compensating rate (26.1¢) and that staff recommends taking the 4% allowance to meet adopted fiscal 2026 budget assumptions.
Several residents spoke against the increase. Matthew (first-name basis) told commissioners he opposed higher property taxes and…
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