The Coffeyville City Commission hopes to craft a 2025 budget that gives taxpayers relief while still providing much-needed services.
At last night's meeting, commissioners voted to decrease the mill rate for the 2025 budget from 56 to 26 mills. Some commissioners were hesitant to approve the move and did so only because of last year's high rate. Commissioner Marie Vannoster says the city must be careful not to cut too much.
Commissioner Don Edwards says it's important for the city to be good stewards of taxpayer money.
Edwards pointed out that one percent isn't much from the city budget, but that it might mean the difference between being able to buy groceries or medicine for a taxpayers family.
The 26 mill rate will be used to determine the budget for next year and would go into effect on January 1st. The commission will not view the budget for final approval until the last meeting in September
