McKenzie Council Proposes 32 Percent Tax Increase

McKENZIE (June 12) — After nearly two decades without any property tax increases, McKenzie is proposing a 32 percent tax hike to fund an estimated $5.5 million budget. A called meeting and public hearing are scheduled for Tuesday, June 24. At 5 p.m. is a public hearing for exceeding the certified tax rate. At 5:30 p.m. is a public hearing of the budget for the fiscal year of 2025-2026. At 6 p.m. is a special called meeting for the second reading of Ordinance 571, changing regulations governing food trucks.