Monday, the Port of Grapeview Commission unanimously decided to ask voters to approved the first property tax levy increase in the Port District since 1978. The Port is asking for a one-cent per thousand of assessed value increase in property taxes. The measure will be on the November General Election Ballot, If approved, funds will be used to pay for maintenance and operations of the Port’s boat ramp, boarding float, parking lot, restroom, picnic shelter, kiosk pay terminal and other infrastructure expenses for six years beginning in 2021.
The Port of Grapeview’s current property tax levy rate is less than three cents per thousand.
Port Commissioner Glenn Carlson during Monday’s special meeting:
Port Commission Jean Farmer explained how they reached the one-cent increase:
Commissioner John Anderson, whose District 1 encompasses Mason Lake, said he supports the tax increase but warns getting the measure to pass may be difficult:
The resolution placing the measure on the General Election Ballot can be found on the Port of Grapeview’s website: https://www.portofgrapeview.com/