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Copperton council approves Slavisa tax‑rate increase after split 3–2 vote
Summary
The council approved Resolution 2024‑12‑01 to adopt a 2025 tax rate in excess of the certified rate for Slavisa (a regional law‑enforcement funding entity). Council debate noted county action had already approved the change; the measure passed 3–2 in a roll call with Tessa and Kathleen opposed.
The Copperton Town Council voted 3–2 on Dec. 18 to approve Resolution 2024‑12‑01, a truth‑in‑taxation action to adopt a 2025 tax rate in excess of the certified rate for the Slavisa taxing entity, which funds regional law‑enforcement services.
Staff and board representatives explained that the requested increase is intended to cover rising law‑enforcement costs after the split between the county sheriff and the Unified Police Department.…
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