Summary
The state levy cap is 2.29% this year — below inflation and below what city operations actually cost. Staff still expects a balanced budget without cutting service quality, but the squeeze tightens every year. Budget study session is October 14.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Levy growth capped at 2.29%, which is below CPI and rising operating costs.
Taxpayers, who see levy growth capped.
City departments facing tighter budgets for rising costs.
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