Out Of Touch Leaders - And Response

  • Friday, August 22, 2025
It’s time for the City Council to reject the Mayor’s budget request. It’s a tax increase that goes too far.

Pass Councilman Henderson’s proposal, or simply put the property tax rate at the same rate as the county.

Miller Leonard
District 2
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The pay more-get less proposal from Council member Henderson could result in cuts to city services and layoffs.
 
At about $1 a day, Mayor Kelly’s property tax plan strikes a compromise between investing in our city’s future and respecting taxpayers’ pocketbooks.
 
Stephanie Cepak, Mayor's Office

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