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Iowa City Comm School District board hears public opposition to proposed FY27 property tax levy
Summary
At a March 24 special meeting, the Iowa City Comm School District board held a public hearing on a proposed FY27 property tax levy; residents objected to a proposed $4.1 million management-levy increase and raised allegations about large internal transfers, missing audits and penalties. The board closed the hearing and adjourned without taking a vote on the levy.
The Iowa City Comm School District board of directors held a special meeting and public hearing March 24 to review a proposed fiscal year 2027 property tax levy that district staff said would include a roughly $4.1 million increase to the management levy.
Residents filled the public-comment period with sharp criticism of the proposed increase and the district’s financial management. "Taxes are killing me," said Kirk Moore, who told the board he has lived in Iowa City since 1965 and called for greater accountability after alleging a $10,000,000 internal transfer and unpaid audits. "Why is that happening? Why wasn't there an audit?" he asked.
A resident later identified as Kim Christiansen offered detailed figures she said show the district’s property taxes have…
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