Smithfield City approves 19.6% property tax increase to bolster the general fund

Image: Mayor Darrell Simmons and the Smithfield City Council hold meeting to vote on property tax increase resolution

Mayor Darrell Simmons and the Smithfield City Council hold meeting to vote on property tax increase resolution (Corey Burger)

Image: Council Member Michael Oliverson explains that there were just not enough places left to make significant cuts to the budget.

Council Member Michael Oliverson explains that there were just not enough places left to make significant cuts to the budget. (Corey Burger)

Image: Council Member Kris Monson explains that she knows sacrifices will need to be made

Council Member Kris Monson explains that she knows sacrifices will need to be made (Corey Burger)

Image: Council Member Barbara Kent expressed appreciation for the residents of Smithfield City and urged them to “stay strong.”

Council Member Barbara Kent expressed appreciation for the residents of Smithfield City and urged them to “stay strong.” (Corey Burger)

Image: Council Member Dee Wood explained that he did not want to pay more taxes either, but “we’re at a point where we can’t cut any further.”

Council Member Dee Wood explained that he did not want to pay more taxes either, but “we’re at a point where we can’t cut any further.” (Corey Burger)

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