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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Roy City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Proposed Property Tax Increase
Residents and council members clashed over a proposed 34.24% property tax hike designed to fund employee wage corrections and a 2.8% COLA. Taxpayers complained about crushing inflation and fixed incomes, while leaders warned that failing to pay competitive wages would drive away essential staff.
City Budget and Tax Concerns
The Redevelopment Agency adopted its $1.5 million budget for the 2027 fiscal year, focusing on maintaining healthy cash reserves to attract new business and development projects to Roy City.