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Residents urge council to rethink real estate tax increase during crowded public hearing
Summary
Dozens of residents, many on fixed incomes, told council that rising assessments and the proposed tax adjustment threaten long'term homeowners; callers urged targeted relief for seniors and more budget cuts instead of higher taxes.
Dozens of residents spoke during the public hearing on the proposed real estate tax increase, telling the City Council that rising assessments combined with higher costs for gas, groceries and utilities are squeezing households on fixed incomes. Several speakers who identified themselves as long'time homeowners asked for relief such as assessment caps for longtime…
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