taxes

Handed out notices to officials arguing that municipal taxation and spending on recreation facilities violate property rights.

Expressed support for past property tax increases, noting they were long overdue to maintain city infrastructure.

Opposed the tax increase and supported Council Member Saxton's position.

Argued the city is top-heavy and should focus on cutting management costs.

Supported police and fire funding but suggested the city improve beautification and utility management.

Argued that the tax increase would force families to choose between basic needs and taxes.

Opposed the tax increase, citing medical and financial hardships.

Suggested holding off on COLA increases to balance the budget without raising taxes.

Claimed Roy city salaries are higher than national averages and opposed the tax increase.

Suggested a membership fee for the recreation complex instead of a blanket tax increase.

Criticized individual council members and opposed the tax increase.

Supported paying police and fire but called for cuts elsewhere.

Supported the tax increase after learning more about the city's budget needs.

Suggested the city look within to find savings rather than raising taxes.

Opposed the tax increase, citing the financial struggle of residents on fixed incomes.

Expressed support for the tax increase to maintain city services.

Supported the tax increase to maintain competitive wages and essential services.

Opposed the tax increase, citing her own tight budget and the need for the city to manage its finances better.

Opposed the tax increase, arguing the recreation complex is a failing business model.

Opposed the tax increase and criticized the city's management and spending habits.

Suggested the city bid out park maintenance to save money.

Opposed the tax increase, stating that residents are already overtaxed.

Opposed the tax increase and criticized the city's spending on non-essential items.

Opposed the tax hike and called for more transparency and creative problem-solving.

Argued that 35% is still excessive and the city should find ways to do more with less.

Suggested the city look at alternative revenue sources like a mausoleum in the park.

Concerned about the loss of local business and the impact of road expansion on the city's character.

Stated he is on a fixed income and cannot afford further property tax increases.

Criticized the city's wage studies as biased and argued against the tax increase.

Argued that the city lacks constitutional authority to tax residents for non-essential services.

Argued that property taxes are unethical and the city should operate within its means.

Criticized the city's lack of transparency and management of the budget.

Supported the tax increase to ensure city employees are paid fairly.

Supported the city's need to keep wages competitive and maintain community programs like the recreation complex.

Felt the 34% increase was a fair compromise compared to the original 55%.

Opposed the tax hike, suggesting the city sell the aquatic center to save money.

Questioned the data used to justify the tax hike and suggested the complex is a source of waste.

Presented data suggesting that juvenile crime in Roy is not linked to the recreation complex closure.

Asked the council to evaluate staffing levels and management ratios before raising taxes.

Supported the tax increase, arguing that city employees deserve competitive wages.

Demanded the city cease and desist from violating property rights through taxation.

Criticized the council for lack of transparency regarding the tax increase and fire annexation.

Praised the fire department's heroic response to a recent major fire, thanked the mayor for banning fireworks, but reiterated opposition to the 55% tax increase.

Urged the council to focus the budget strictly on core responsibilities like police, fire, and roads, cutting non-essential pet projects.

Expressed frustration that residents bear the burden of water restrictions and questioned unreasonable property tax hikes.

Questioned the reduction in public comment time and emphasized fiscal accountability.

Asked the council to consider the cost of projects and their impact on property taxes.

Supported the need for well-trained first responders despite his general opposition to tax hikes.

Opposed the property tax increase and questioned the city's budget management.

Expressed frustration with annual tax increases and urged the city to find other solutions.

Opposed tax hikes and suggested focusing on bringing in new businesses.

Criticized the council for not listening to residents and for proposing tax hikes.

A landlord expressed concern about rising costs and property taxes, asking the council to keep costs down.

He expressed concern about rising water bills and asked about new businesses moving into Roy.