Past decisions factor into city budget cuts

Thursday, August 20, 2009

In 2007, according to Fort Scott Director of Finance Susan Brown, the city reduced the mill levy by 1.6 mills. That year, the city was the only tax levying entity to cut its mill levy. Brown said they decided to cut to give the citizens a tax break as valuations had increased. Because of this decision, Brown said they city is now having to spend its cash reserves at a rapid rate.

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