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Smiths Grove commission advances two tax ordinances on first reading
Summary
The Smiths Grove City Commission held first readings and approved Ordinances 2024-002 (real and tangible property tax) and 2024-003 (motor vehicle and watercraft tax) on Aug. 26, each passing 5-0. Both ordinances advance in the municipal process.
The Smiths Grove City Commission on Aug. 26 held first readings and approved two tax ordinances for 2024 and 2024–25.
Commissioner Maurice (Buddy) Marr moved to approve Ordinance 2024-002, assessing and levying the 2024 annual property tax on real and tangible personal property within the city; Commissioner Jennifer Cartwright seconded and the motion passed 5-0. Later, Commissioner Eric Schroader moved to approve Ordinance 2024-003, imposing the 2024–2025 tax on motor vehicles and watercraft having a situs in Smiths Grove; Commissioner Bob Buehl seconded and that motion also passed 5-0.
Both measures were taken on first reading; the commission did not record further debate in the meeting minutes. Next steps follow the city’s ordinance-adoption process for subsequent readings and formal adoption.
