Summary
Even with the mill rate dropping from 17.70 to about 17.32, rising property values mean the average homeowner pays roughly $537 more next year. Some councilors wanted to defer capital projects; others said the long-overdue staffing and efficiency investments are worth it.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Total tax levy of about $70.9 million, up 6.2%; average residential bill up roughly $537 despite the lower rate.
Property owners benefit from the falling mill rate, though higher valuations offset much of it.
Renters, who likely see the increase passed through, and taxpayers on fixed incomes.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Workshop (Regular) - Jun 17, 2026
Even with the mill rate dropping from 17.70 to about 17.32, rising property values mean the average homeowner pays roughly $537 more next year. Some councilors wanted to defer capital projects; others said the long-overdue staffing and efficiency investments are worth it.
City Council Workshop (Regular) - Jun 10, 2026
The revaluation contractor is weeks behind, so the city will likely bill this year's taxes on the assessor's adjusted values and hold the new numbers over to 2027. That gives taxpayers certainty this year but delays the true revaluation impact.
City Council Workshop (Regular) - May 28, 2026
Councilor Hawes pressed for public clarity: this year's tax bills use last year's (April 1, 2025) valuations, not the ongoing revaluation. Any revaluation effects would show up in future bills — and higher values could actually lower the tax rate.
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