During a recent government meeting, officials discussed significant increases in property tax collections over the past several years. In 2017, the city collected $8.2 million in property taxes, which rose by 10% to $9 million in 2018. The proposed budget for the upcoming year indicates a dramatic increase, projecting property tax revenues to reach $19.3 million.

This increase reflects a more than doubling of property tax collections since the speaker began their tenure seven years ago, all while maintaining the same millage rate. The overall city budget has also seen substantial growth, with the proposed budget for 2018 set at $35.5 million, indicating a broader trend of increasing financial resources for city operations.

These discussions highlight the city's evolving fiscal landscape and the implications for future budgeting and public services.