Budget presenter Robert outlines five-year forecast; council adopts 5.5% property-tax growth assumption Staff presented a high-level kickoff of Atherton Town’s FY 26–27 budget and five-year forecast, highlighting a COP lease payment schedule, a multi-year BLF shortfall, and proposed revenue assumptions; after debate the council agreed to use a 5.5% property-tax growth assumption for the forecast and to review actuals midyear.

Atherton's council has settled on a 5.5% property-tax growth assumption for the next five years, amidst ongoing debates about budget shortfalls and looming expenditures.

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Assessor, auditor and CAO warn of inflation and property‑tax volatility as county plans priorities County leaders told supervisors that although property-tax growth has been strong in recent years, inflation, rising labor costs and potential property‑value corrections could reduce future revenue; staff were asked to include fiscal resilience and pension strategies in SMART goals.

San Joaquin County leaders are sounding the alarm on potential budget challenges ahead, as inflation and rising interest rates threaten property tax revenue despite years of growth.

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City budget workshop addresses property tax growth and recession concerns Officials discuss the impact of recession fears on future property tax growth.

City officials are sounding the alarm on property tax growth and its uncertain future as recession fears loom over Battle Creek's budget planning.

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