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Willard council trims proposed tax increase to $90,000
Summary
Facing concerns about cumulative tax burdens, the Willard City Council approved Resolution 2025-15 reducing a proposed property tax increase from $139,000 to $90,000; the measure passed on a 4-0 roll call vote.
The Willard City Council on Aug. 14 adopted Resolution 2025-15, setting the proposed property tax increase at $90,000 rather than the originally proposed $139,000. Councilman Mike Braegger moved the adjustment and Council Member Rod Mund seconded; the motion passed with a roll call vote in which Mund, Braegger, Christensen and Hulsey voted in favor.
Council Member Rex Christensen raised concerns about timing and taxpayer burden, noting the school board had approved a 37% property-tax increase the previous night; the council discussed possible reductions to the request or delaying equipment purchases. After debate about cuts to salaries or equipment, Braegger proposed the reduced figure, which the council approved.
The vote was recorded as: Rod Mund — Aye; Mike Braegger — Aye; Rex Christensen — Aye; Jordan Hulsey — Yes. The resolution as passed replaces the originally proposed amount of $139,000 with $90,000 for the upcoming budget cycle. No further implementation steps were specified in the meeting minutes.
