A wide variety of issues was raised at the Silver Lake city council meeting Monday night, including budget concerns, fair pay for women and a potential public access channel for the city.
Truth in Taxation
The truth in taxation hearing took place at the top of the meeting’s agenda. City Clerk Kerry Venier reported that the 2015 tax levy will be decreased by .29 percent, or $1,349. Budget expenditures will increase by 3.5 percent, projected revenues will increase by 3.52 percent.