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Residents Press Council Over Rising Property Taxes as Richfield Proposes 6.16% Levy Increase
Summary
At a Nov. 25 truth‑in‑taxation hearing, staff outlined a 6.16% proposed levy increase (6.08% including HRA) and residents described steep personal tax jumps, urging the council to reconsider staffing costs, assessment processes and fees tied to short‑term rentals. Council scheduled a final vote for Dec. 9.
Mayor Supple opened Richfield’s statutorily required truth‑in‑taxation public hearing on Nov. 25 and turned the floor to Steve McDaniel, the city’s budget, cash and debt manager, who presented the city’s proposed 2026 levy, budget and utility rates.
McDaniel said the city’s proposed levy increase is 6.16% (6.08% when the Housing Rehabilitation Authority levy is included), producing a proposed total levy of $31,749,380. He said the general fund levy is proposed at about $25.5 million, personnel costs comprise about 71% of the general fund and the budget assumes a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment and average step increases. McDaniel highlighted sales‑tax‑funded capital projects including $1…
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