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Summary

Tax rates get set Aug 18 with taxable value lower than expected — possibly hitting the levy cap or forcing cuts. October talks will look at 2027 ballot asks for a fourth fire station, a pool, and a housing fund.

At a glance

Total mentions
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Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 13, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Possibly taxing at the maximum levy cap or cutting the proposed budget; potential 2027 ballot measures for major capital and service needs.

✅Who benefits

Residents if new fire, pool, housing and EMS investments are approved.

⚠️Who could be affected

Taxpayers if rates rise to the cap.

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