IDAHO FALLS — Residents in Idaho Falls are facing a 3 percent tax increase if the upcoming 2015-16 fiscal budget ordinance is adopted by the Idaho Falls City Council.
A public hearing on the budget proposal is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3. in the City Council Chambers at the City Annex Building at 680 Park Ave.
The final budget ordinance is scheduled to be adopted at a City Council work session at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8 in Council Chambers.
Residents can review the budget proposal online here.
EastIdahoNews.com Reporter Nate Eaton sat down with Mayor Rebecca Casper to talk about the budget and the reasons for the proposed tax increase. Watch the entire interview in the clip above.
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