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Commissioners debate impact of 6% assessor valuation increase; aim to stay at or below R-and-R revenue-neutral rate
Summary
A commissioner warned that a roughly 6% county assessor valuation increase could raise property-tax bills; commissioners stated a goal of keeping rates at or below the revenue-neutral (R-and-R) level while balancing service needs.
Commissioners discussed how recent property valuations affect the city's tax burden and budget choices.
A commissioner noted the county assessor's valuation on average appeared to have risen about 6% and warned that higher valuations can translate to higher property-tax bills for residents. "If you have a 6% increase in valuation, then everybody is gonna pay 6% more," the commissioner said, noting concern for taxpayers on fixed incomes.
Several commissioners said their policy goal for the budget season is to remain at or below the R-and-R (revenue-neutral) rate while maintaining quality city operations. One commissioner said being at or below R-and-R was the "number one goal" for the current budget cycle. The group discussed that revenue estimates (including sales tax forecasts) and certification timelines will affect the final millage decisions.
The commission did not adopt millage targets at the session; commissioners said staff and the finance director would supply further data during the budget process and after certification dates.
