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Council member asks staff to research senior property tax freeze and return findings in January
Summary
A council member asked staff to investigate instituting a city senior property tax freeze—citing county work already done—and requested a staff report for the January council cycle so the council can understand required steps and legal options.
During other business at the Dec. 2 study session, a council member requested staff research what would be involved in instituting a senior property tax freeze for the city and return findings during the January cycle. The speaker said they had discussed the idea with the county trustee, who previously gathered substantial information when the county considered a similar measure.
The council member noted a reappraisal year is upcoming and expressed concern that property taxes could rise for seniors on fixed incomes. The member asked staff to identify whether a private act, state process, or other steps would be required for the city to adopt such a freeze and to return relevant legal and administrative details in January.
