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Newport council approves first reading of FY2025 budget after tax-rate, exemptions debate
Summary
Council approved the first reading of the fiscal 2025 budget and related personnel and revenue ordinances after extensive questions about tax-rate impacts, exemptions, new positions, and a proposed $98.5 million bond that would raise future debt service.
The Newport City Council voted to approve the first reading of the fiscal 2025 budget ordinance, moving the proposed spending plan to the next stage of review after a public hearing and detailed questions about tax rates and staffing costs.
Council members opened the hearing on the budget and the personnel ordinance, then took public comment (none) and debated key items including the two-tier tax structure, exemptions, and the cost of proposed new positions. Finance Director Jim explained the city's approach to residential taxation and exemptions, saying the city "looks at…
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