The Willard City Council approved its fiscal year 2026 budget on June 12, setting spending priorities while preparing for the potential of an up to 30% increase to the city’s portion of local property taxes. The proposed 3,700 tax increase is not yet final. The council must still complete the state-mandated Truth-in-Taxation process, which includes public notices and a hearing before the new rate can be adopted. Mayor Travis Mote said the increase would help fund police operations. The proposed tax increase is separate from a proposed emergency services fee. That fee would help cover the estimated 6,000 startup cost...

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