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Tax Abatement Oversight and Revenue

The city is rewriting its tax abatement guidelines, adding an infill development subsection. Labor unions pushed for prevailing wages, apprenticeships and wage-theft protections before companies get tax breaks. Council tagged it for another week of negotiation.

10 mentions (6 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026

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City Property Tax Rate Proposal

City Council discussed and ultimately voted to maintain the property tax rate at $0.519190 per $100 of taxable value, balancing community affordability concerns against budget shortfall needs.

8 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 26, 2026