Overview

• Most council members signaled support on August 13 for a rate above the 3.5% statutory cap that would trigger a tax rate election.
• The proposed 5¢ increase would cost the average homeowner an extra $302.14 annually before other rate adjustments and $416.08 in total.
• Council Member Marc Duchen is the only public voice opposing any budget that would require a tax rate election.
• Mayor Kirk Watson and multiple council blocs have each advanced 5¢-per-$100 proposals with varying service priorities, from core public safety to expanded social services.
• The council could finalize its budget and set the tax rate by Friday, sending the question to voters in November.