Kearny property tax to remain the same

By Mila Besich-Lira | Copper Area
KearnyThe Kearny Town Council voted not to raise the primary property tax percentage during its special council meeting last week.  The vote came after a public hearing in July, where many residents and business owners expressed their concern at the increase.

The property tax levy still had to be raised to to accommodate the budget due to the fact that Pinal County decreased the property values of the area.  The levy is the amount that is normally taxed on property for town revenue.  When the values decrease the levy must increase to allow the revenues to remain the same.  This does not necessarily cause a property tax increase.

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