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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 12, 2026.
Public comments (4)
NeutralDanita DorseyOct 12, 2026
Not opposed to lifting the tax cap, but asked Council for a transparent, measurable plan for how the new revenue will improve quality of life for residents.
City Council - Oct 12, 2026 · 27:02 →SupportiveDebra MelkonianFeb 9, 2026
Urged council to adopt a ballot resolution repealing the 1979 tax caps, citing the city's lost services and failed repeal attempts since 1983.
City Council - Feb 9, 2026 · 14:21 →SupportiveThomas FancherFeb 9, 2026
Gave the numbers: lifting the caps would cost the average homeowner about $23 to $81 more per year, and noted Saginaw is the only city with such a dollar cap.
City Council - Feb 9, 2026 · 22:21 →SupportiveSaleem ManaanFeb 9, 2026
Longtime resident argued the 1979 caps were unjustly imposed and hit youth programs first; credited Rep. Amos O'Neill for pushing state legislation.
City Council - Feb 9, 2026 · 26:00 →