Proposed 2027 City Budget
Summary
The city plans to spend $70.67 million in 2027, with the tax levy up $609,450 — about $98 more per year for a home assessed at $805,000. The levy stays $525,000 under the state tax cap. The hearing stays open until October 27.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Property tax levy rises $609,450 (1.83%), roughly $98 a year on an average-assessed home.
Residents keep all current city services with a modest tax increase and lower tax rates thanks to higher assessments.
Homeowners pay about $98 more per year; pension and health care costs keep climbing.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 27, 2026
The mayor's $70.67M budget raises residential taxes 2.82% (~$97/year on an $805K home) but deadlocked 3-3 over reliance on unguaranteed revenues and no explicit plan for a deficit that may exceed $5 million. Expect the budget to return to a future agenda.
City Council - Oct 13, 2026
The city plans to spend $70.67 million in 2027, with the tax levy up $609,450 — about $98 more per year for a home assessed at $805,000. The levy stays $525,000 under the state tax cap. The hearing stays open until October 27.
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