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Hays mayor proposes raising property taxes to fund street repairs; council forms budget committee
Summary
Mayor Harvey told the council he is considering a substantial property tax increase to create ongoing surplus funds dedicated to street repairs; the council appointed a budget committee to draft the budget and consider options.
The council discussed the upcoming budget season and the mayor said he is considering a substantial increase in property taxes to generate funds for street repairs, arguing that street work should be paid from general fund property tax revenue rather than water utility funds.
"My plan is to, to consider a substantial increase in property taxes so that we have funds to start street repairs," the presiding officer said. The council appointed a budget committee (members named in the meeting) with the mayor serving as chair; councilmembers encouraged the committee to evaluate the tax options and policy implications and to consider raising rates to the extent permitted by state law.
