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St. James council sets proposed 2025 tax levy, schedules Truth in Taxation hearing
Summary
The St. James City Council adopted Resolution 92401 to set a proposed 2025 tax levy—recorded as a 6.19% increase over 2024—and approved a Truth in Taxation public hearing for Dec. 3, 2024 at 6 p.m.; the council approved the measures unanimously to meet statutory deadlines.
The St. James City Council on Sept. 17 approved Resolution 92401 to set the city’s proposed 2025 tax levy, recording a 6.19% increase over the 2024 levy. The council also approved Resolution 92402 to schedule the required Truth in Taxation public hearing for Dec. 3, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in council chambers.
The mayor explained the preliminary levy must be set by the end of September and all related budget actions must be complete by Dec. 30 to comply with state law. The city record lists a “preliminary budget” figure of 8,474 and a preliminary 2025 tax levy noted as 1,532,250; the record does not specify the units or whether those figures are dollar amounts, thousands, or another denomination. Council approved both resolutions unanimously.
Why it matters: Setting the preliminary levy starts the statutorily required notice and public‑comment process. The Truth in Taxation hearing is the formal opportunity for residents to review and comment on the proposed budget and levy before final adoption.
Next steps: The council will hold the public hearing in December as set by Resolution 92402, take public testimony, and return before the December 30 statutory deadline to finalize the levy and budget.
