MattersFinanceFirst seen Feb 11, 2026Last discussed Feb 24, 2026
Options to reduce the 2026 tax increase
The options would lower the proposed 2026 tax increase to 11%, 9%, 6% or 3%. They give residents a range of possible tax-increase levels to consider alongside the proposed financial plan.
Where it stands: No meeting date or action is provided in the record.
Background
Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.
Dec 9, 2025
2026 budget tax options
Staff were asked to prepare 2026 budget options showing property-tax increases of 3%, 6%, 9% and 11%. Comparing these choices helps residents see different potential tax levels before the financial plan is set.
Feb 11, 2026
2026–2030 financial plan and tax options
A presentation concerns the proposed 2026–2030 financial plan and options for reducing the proposed 2026 tax increase. The options matter because they show alternatives for the city’s budget and the tax increase residents may face.
Feb 20, 2026 – Apr 7, 2026
2026 tax increase reduction options
The matter concerns options for reducing the 2026 tax increase. The available record does not specify the options, their costs or any decision.
Mar 17, 2026
2026 budget adjustments
The proposed 2026 budget included a 15.13% property-tax increase, and staff presented options to reduce it. Budget changes included cutting City Hall staffing costs, removing the e-bike program, deferring a garbage-can retrofit, reducing staff travel and training, and seeking more non-property-tax revenue.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
Members of the public spoke on the proposed financial plan and reduction options (items 6.1 and 6.2).
Staff presented the proposed 2026–2030 Financial Plan (proposed 2026 tax increase 15.13%) and a menu of reduction options to lower the 2026 tax increase to 11%, 9%, 6% or 3%.