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Shelby council opens hearing on 2026–27 tax levy; resident urges spending restraint
Summary
The Shelby City Council opened a public hearing April 7 on its proposed 2026–27 tax levy. A resident criticized current spending, debt and capital projects and opposed any tax increase; the council approved the meeting agenda and closed the hearing at 7:20 p.m.
The Shelby City Council opened a public hearing on April 7 to receive comments on the city's proposed tax levy for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, and approved the meeting agenda before taking public comment.
On a motion by Pat Honeywell and seconded by Todd Frank, the April 7 agenda was approved; the transcript records "Roll call: All ayes; motion carried." Mayor Ron Kroll then opened the public hearing.
The transcript states that "the city tax rate will remain the same as previous year, at 11.17." The record does not specify the unit for that figure (for example, mills, dollars per thousand, or percentage) and does not record a council vote on the tax rate.
During the public comment period, Harley Spencer, a Shelby resident, raised concerns about "the City's current level of spending, outstanding debt obligations, and recent capital projects," questioned the necessity and prioritization of certain projects and voiced opposition to any tax levy increase that would further impact taxpayers. The transcript notes there were no written comments from the public.
Mayor Kroll closed the hearing at 7:20 p.m.; the meeting record includes the mayor's and the city clerk's signatures.
No additional actions or votes on the tax levy are recorded in the transcript provided; next procedural steps (such as a council vote or final adoption) are not specified in the record.
