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Council approves resolution to take the 1% property tax increase for 2026
Summary
The Council approved Resolution 2025-11-631 to take the lawful 1% property tax increase and include new construction in the 2026 levy calculation; the motion passed 4-0.
The White Salmon City Council voted unanimously on Nov. 19 to approve Resolution 2025-11-631, authorizing the City to take the lawful 1% increase in the regular property tax levy and to include new construction in the 2026 levy calculation.
Councilor David Lindley moved the resolution and Councilor Jason Hartmann seconded the motion. The vote was 4-0 — Mora, Fink, Hartmann and Lindley voting aye — with Council member Ben Giant absent and excused earlier in the meeting.
Mayor Marla Keethler introduced the item as part of routine budget-related actions. Council offered no substantive questions during the discussion and moved promptly to a vote.
