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Mayors’ meeting prompts push to inform residents about property taxes; local levies noted on ballot
Summary
Councilmembers said county mayors emphasized informing residents about property taxes and the council reviewed upcoming ballot items, including a fire-staffing levy renewal (no increase) and library and senior center issues that would raise taxes.
Mayor Bruce Metzger reported that property taxes were a major topic at the county mayors' meeting and that the mayors agreed on the need to remind residents how property taxes support municipal and school services. Brent Metzger and Jason Marks told council that recent county assessor releases and resulting assessments are causing resident concern.
Councilmember Kathy Burrier reminded attendees that the fire staffing levy on the ballot is a renewal with no increase and said the library and senior center measures on the ballot are proposed increases. The council did not take a formal action at the Oct. 7 meeting beyond these reminders and the intent to inform residents.
