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The council authorized an increase in the regular 2026 property tax levy and set estimated ad valorem taxes at $1,833,015, with both actions passing 3-2.
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The approved tax actions allow Kelso to raise property tax revenue for the 2026 budget, although the minutes do not state the final tax rate or individual property impact. The council also updated stormwater requirements, approved a revised electric utility franchise agreement, adopted budget revisions, and authorized management of a low-income housing project at 203 W Catlin Street. A decision on the Allen Street Corridor Study was delayed until more council members could attend.
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