Mayor says Lebanon will hold millage at 4.581 mills; public hearing held on 2026 tax levy

A public hearing on bill number 22, which would set the City of Lebanon’s 2026 tax levy, was opened during the council review meeting. Mayor Sherry Alcopello told the council the city proposes no tax increase and that the millage rate will remain at 4.581 mills.

The mayor said the average assessed value in the city is $104,636, which she said would generate about a $479 real estate tax bill ("dollar 31 a day" was cited in the presentation). She framed the decision as the product of her administration—s efforts: "we have been able to keep our taxes at the same millage rate for the past 11 years." The clerk and presiding officer noted the bill will appear on the council agenda for final reading Monday.

The hearing was opened to the public and press; no formal public objections or recorded votes occurred during the review meeting. Council did not take a final vote on the levy at this session. The mayor stressed the matter is part of the upcoming 2026 budget process and will return to the council for final action as scheduled.

Next steps: the council will consider bill 22 on final reading at the Monday meeting; no vote outcome was recorded during the review meeting.