Summary
The council kept the police/fire tax at 1.5 mills even though the city is holding over $3 million above its 25% reserve target. Two council members say that's taxing for taxing's sake; the majority says aging roads and pipes plus a shaky economy make it smart budgeting.
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Last discussed May 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The 1.5-mill levy raises about $900,000 a year that would otherwise come from reserves.
Residents get stable funding for police, fire, and ambulance service without the city draining its savings.
Taxpayers who, according to the dissent, are paying a tax the city doesn't need right now.
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