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Newell council sets April 6 hearing on proposed FY2027 property tax levy
Summary
The Newell City Council agreed Feb. 25 to set a public hearing on the FY2027 property tax levy for April 6 at 5:30 p.m. after City Clerk Heather Copp presented budget changes including funding for three public works positions and use of restricted/sinking funds.
The Newell City Council on Feb. 25 set a public hearing for April 6 at 5:30 p.m. on the proposed fiscal year 2027 property tax levy. City Clerk Heather Copp presented the levy proposal to the council, highlighting three key points: budgeting for three public works employees, allocations to restricted or sinking funds, and an emphasis on minimizing overall expenses for the upcoming year.
Councilmember Steve Taylor moved to set the hearing date and time; Councilmember Quinten Robinson seconded the motion. The council agreed and directed Clerk Copp to submit the levy notice to the county auditor. The motion carried during the special session; no roll-call tally was recorded in the meeting text for this motion.
The council opened a public forum at 5:15 p.m.; no public comments were offered. The meeting adjourned at 5:16 p.m.
