July 10, 2018: Preview tonight’s Assembly meeting
As the Sitka Assembly looks for sustainable ways to raise revenue and fund government, they’ll debate several bold proposals during their regular meeting tonight (07-10-18).
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Tag: Property tax
Sitka boats go sailing tax-free
The Sitka assembly has exempted boats (and most planes) from property tax. City Hall believes the move will ultimately earn more than it costs, as the assessor can devote her full attention to real estate.
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Preview tonight’s Assembly meeting
The Sitka Assembly will hold its second to last meeting of the year tonight. And it kicks off with a discussion of how Sitka taxes property.
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Sitka voters reject property tax hike, as city faces $3.5 budget deficit
With the failure of Proposition 1, the City of Sitka will have to find other ways to make ends meet. KCAW spoke with parties both inside and outside city hall for ideas about what the Assembly should do next.
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Listen to Sitkans discuss Proposition 1: Yes or No?
Last Thursday (09-22-16), Raven Radio hosted a live, call-in show devoted to Proposition 1. That's the question on the ballot which asks if Sitka should raise the cap - basically the limit - on local property taxes by two mills. 2 mills = $2 for every $1000 your property is valued. Listen to how four Sitkans plan to vote.
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