City Council approves primary property tax rate of $1.3443 for $728,000 levy

The Clarkdale Town Council meeting on July 12, 2025, concluded with the approval of a new primary property tax rate. Council members voted to set the rate at $1.3443, which will generate a primary property tax levy of $728,000.

Council member Lisa O'Neil initiated the motion, which received a second from council member Babbitt Pierce. The council emphasized that the language used in the motion was taken directly from the ordinance to ensure clarity and precision. Following a roll call vote, all present council members, including Vice Mayor Hunsetter and Mayor Poudon Bauer, approved the motion, confirming the new tax rate.

The approval marks a significant step in the town's financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year. The council expressed gratitude to the staff for their efforts in preparing for this decision. The meeting concluded with a sense of accomplishment as the council members acknowledged the completion of this important agenda item.