Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
Palouse council approves 2025 budget and levies
PALOUSE — The City of Palouse Council approved a 1% property tax increase and set levy amounts for the 2025 fiscal year during its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The total amount to be raised by taxation is $394,139.25.
The council passed Ordinance No. 1033, which adopts a 1% property tax increase for emergency medical services. In addition, funds were allocated for several key projects, including improvements to Cove Road and replacing a well pump. The remaining 2024 funds will be zeroed out and a resolution to formalize this decision is expected at the next council meeting.
City Administrator Misty La Follett presented the preliminary 2025 budget based on the approved 2024 budget. After discussion, the council allocated $206,637.73 for the general levy, $32,501.52 for the EMS levy, $50,000 each for the special street and special pool levies, and $55,000 for the special infrastructure levy.
Councilmember Robert Brooks introduced and approved the payment of bills totaling $333,074.82.
The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
Olivia Harnack is a Journalist at the Whitman County Gazette. Olivia is enrolled at University of Idaho and is majoring in digital film studies. She serves in the United States Army National Guard and is proud to serve Whitman County.
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