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City of Muscatine hearing draws resident opposition to proposed property tax levy
Summary
At a public hearing on the proposed City of Muscatine property tax levy for fiscal 2026–2027, residents urged the council to limit any tax increase and consider postponing projects to ease pressure on household budgets. The council closed the hearing by unanimous vote; no levy decision was recorded in the transcript.
At a public hearing on the proposed City of Muscatine property tax levy for fiscal 2026–2027, residents urged the Muscatine City Council to limit any tax increase and to delay certain projects to reduce pressure on household budgets.
William Hobel of 2410 67th Avenue West, Muscatine, said rising costs at home mean the city should scale back proposed increases. "I do think the budget in- or the increase on taxes needs to be a little less for what people are…
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