Airway Heights council dives into taxes

AIRWAY HEIGHTS – In the face of a gradual increase in assessed values, the city council decided to table the discussed item/ordinance, with a 5 to 1 vote in favor.

City Finance Director Stanley Schubert discussed property taxes with the City Council during a meeting Monday, Nov. 20.

Schubert emphasized the significance of revenues, labeling them as the bedrock of the city’s budget.

“Sixty percent of our revenue comes in through taxes: property tax, sales tax, utility tax,” he said. “About a quarter of this is property tax.”

Schubert pointed out the necessity to set a levy rate, ensuring fairne...