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Sykesville treasurer reports strong collections; mayor defends station restoration spending
Summary
The treasurer reported the town received roughly $630,000 in property tax revenue (about 97% of expected), highway-user revenues near $54,000, and resolved a prior Sky Zone liability; the mayor said the town has over $5.2 million in operational balances and defended additional funding for restoration of the 1884 train station, citing a town surplus.
The Sykesville treasurer presented the January financial report at the Feb. 9 council meeting, reporting substantial tax collections and routine operating positions and prompting council discussion about capital priorities.
The treasurer said the town received $630,000 in property tax revenue, representing about 97% of the year's expected property tax receipts, and that the town expects about $53,000 more. She reported approximately $54,000 in highway-user revenue and said a…
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