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Cecilton council raises personal property tax rate to 2.456% to match county
Summary
On Feb. 17 the Town of Cecilton Mayor and Council voted to raise the town's personal property tax rate to 2.456% to align with the county; council members said the increase brings the town in line with neighboring municipalities and the rate will be reported to the state.
The Town of Cecilton Mayor and Council voted Feb. 17 to raise the town's personal property tax rate to 2.456%, matching the county rate.
Member Jennie Brockell moved to set the rate at 2.456%; Member Craig DeVary seconded the motion and it carried, according to the meeting record. Council members said the change brings Cecilton's rate into line with similar-sized municipalities that increased rates for fiscal 2025/26.
Council members reviewed comparative municipal rates for 2024/25 and 2025/26 and noted Cecilton had one of the lowest rates historically. Town staff will file the updated rate with the state after the council's vote.
No roll-call vote totals were read into the record in the transcript; the motion was recorded as carried. The council did not attach additional policy conditions or implementation steps during the meeting.
