The Cleveland City Council voted Thursday afternoon to retain the current tax millage rate for the city of 5.056 mills, which would represent a 1.04 percent increase in revenue.
The approval came following three required public hearings on the millage rate.
During the final hearing on Thursday, City Finance Officer John Solmon pointed out that there are several projects within the Public Works, Fire Department, Parks and Recreation, and Long Term Capital Projects that could use the extra funds.
Prior to the vote on keeping the current millage rate, Mayor Josh Turner expressed his opposition, stating he supported a full rollback.
The four other council members voted in favor of keeping the current rate.
Following the meeting, Mayor Turner explained why he opposed the measure. “The revenue increase would be around $34,000, and I think we can find that in our budget somewhere. It’s just my personal opinion on it,” commented Turner.
Below is a list of budget needs for the city:
