Muskogee Faces $29M Legal Bill | Tulsa News

Muskogee’s facing a $29.25 million legal bill from nearly two decades ago—property owners claim the city wrongfully tore down their land. City manager Kendal Francis warns this could lead to higher taxes, potentially adding $450 annually for every $100K in home value. But don’t panic: the city has until June 2027 to decide whether to place the debt on the sinking fund, meaning tax hikes wouldn’t kick in until October 2027—and only last three years. Leaders are actively exploring ways to cover the cost without crushing homeowners, weighing city funds, financing, and settlement options to protect taxpayers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/44e8673d83d22374