Mill Creek council adopts 5% property‑tax increase; directs study of transportation benefit district and utility tax options After a lengthy public hearing and hours of debate, the council voted 5–2 to increase the city’s 2026 property‑tax levy by 5% (an added $223,000). Council also unanimously directed staff to prepare a $20 transportation benefit district (TBD) ordinance and to return with utility‑tax ordinance options after further modeling and outreach.

Mill Creek's City Council just approved a 5% property-tax increase, raising concerns over future fiscal strategies and potential new taxes!

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Mill Creek council holds public hearing on proposed 2026 property tax levy; asks staff to model two new options Council held a public hearing on the proposed 2026 property tax levy after a finance directors presentation of five levy scenarios. A resident urged a mixed approach (scenario B then C). Council did not adopt a levy; it directed staff to model two additional options and scheduled a Monday follow-up.

The Mill Creek City Council is facing a critical financial decision as they explore various property tax levy options to tackle a projected $1.5 million deficit—will they choose the right path to safeguard the city's future?

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