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Crockett council posts proposed de minimis tax rate to fund pay increases, sets public hearings
Summary
The council voted to post a proposed de minimis tax rate to fund salary increases aimed at filling vacancies in police and public works; public hearings are scheduled before final adoption in August. The proposal would raise the average City of Crockett tax bill by roughly $86.89 annually (city portion only).
The Crockett City Council voted to post a proposed de minimis tax rate and schedule public hearings after a staff presentation showing the change would let the city direct more revenue toward employee pay and retention.
An unidentified presenter (Speaker 6) told council the city’s top priority is "to attract and retain our employees," and explained Crockett’s revenues are roughly split among sales tax, utilities and property tax. Using figures presented to council, the speaker said the de minimis option could raise up to about $500,000 in additional annual revenue…
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