If approved, the renewal will be effective Jan. 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2035. The levy was last approved by voters in November 2014.
City Manager John Russell stressed that the levy renewal will not increase taxes.
“These are not new taxes; you are already currently paying for it,” Russell said. “If you are on social security, pension, or any type of retirement, it is not taxed.”
The majority of the revenue generated from the renewal, if approved, will continue to be divided between the two divisions, with 40.5% going toward police and 40.5% to fire services.
The remaining 19% will go into the city’s general fund.
Assistant City Manager Alex Zaharieff underscored the city’s fiscal standing, highlighting that the city does not feel the need to ask residents for any new or additional tax revenue at this time.
“We’ve been able to do a lot for the community without raising taxes ... and we’re not asking for any more,” he said.
Mayor Jeff Gore thanked the community for its past support in funding of some of the city’s most critical services.
“I’m very appreciative and thankful for the residents who understand the funding requirements to keep a top tier police and fire department,” Gore said. “... I think we have done great things with the tax dollars and keeping up with the demands of the city with how well our public safety performs.”
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