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School committee urges city to consider phasing revaluation as budget and referendum deadlines approach
Summary
Committee members raised concern that the municipal revaluation—due to be mailed to property owners—could hit voters before the school budget referendum, creating potentially large tax bill shifts; members asked the superintendent to research options and suggested sending a letter to the city council.
Several school committee members said the City of Lewiston’s long‑overdue property revaluation could produce unpredictable tax impacts for voters who will decide the school budget in May. Members argued that without sample valuations or phased implementation, households could face significant tax changes at the same time they are voting on the school budget.
Multiple members urged…
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