City staff recommends tax increase to avoid using reserves to cover deficit

While the tentative 2026-2027 Perry City budget of .9 million presented to the city’s council last week—a relatively modest 2.9% (5,6443) increase over the current year’s budget—does not include a tax increase, city staff are recommending the council consider one since revenues alone are not enough to cover significant increases in ongoing operational costs. Perry City Recorder and Director of Finance, Shanna Johnson gave the council an overview of the tentative budget, during which she told them the city would have to use a significant chunk of reserve funds to make the budget work. “A tax increase is recommended because... Article Link