Smithville Budget Rollercoaster: Council Feels the Heat on Tax Rates
The City Council’s recent budget hearing took a surprising turn when they decided to rethink the proposed 15% tax rate increase after some serious online pushback from residents and even our State Rep.
By Kristen Meriwether, Publisher
Smithville’s budget season has been a wild ride, with the City Council initially eyeing a hefty 15% property tax increase that sparked widespread online backlash from residents and even our state representative. Now, under mounting pressure, they’re reconsidering just how high those rates need to go to balance the books.
In our latest video, your Friendly Neighborhood Publisher breaks down the dramatic budget hearing, complete with council members sharing raw feedback and debating last-minute tweaks. Is a lower rate possible without gutting essential services, or will the city face tough trade-offs?
Find out the surprising direction they took and how it impacts your pocketbook. Watch now, drop your comments, and stay engaged!
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