A proposed property tax hike of 7.6% is moving forward. This increase is part of a larger budget proposal. The proposed budget totals $3.1 billion.
Further action is needed to finalize the budget and tax rate. A final vote on the tax rate is expected next week, before the start of the next fiscal year on October 1. For more information on the proposed budget and tax hike, further details are available from the source.
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