Area city budgets reveal property tax impact across cities
Area cities report 2004 mill levies and valuations with projected tax bills for a $100,000 home. Dighton, Scott City, Tribune, Syracuse, Deerfield, Hugoton, Montezuma, Cimarron and Scoti cities show 2004 levies ranging from about 15,295 to 66,425 and valuations from roughly 4.9 million to 27.2 million, with home taxes estimated between about 176 and 748 dollars.
Budget tightens hit small towns as valuations rise
Johnson City plans a public budget hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday after auditors urged a higher mill levy to cover a valuation of 5.53 million dollars. Homeowners face about 46 dollars more in tax on a 100000 dollar property. Lakin increases mill levy by 1.4 mills with a 2004 valuation of 7.82 million dollars and a 616 dollar tax bill on a 100000 dollar home. Deerfield raises to 85,023 dollars with a 6.93 mill increase as valuation drops to 1.74 million. the town gains 14,000 dollars by consolidating fire departments with Kearny County.
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Bush approval slips as economy tops voters’ priorities
A Pew Research Center poll finds President Bush's job approval at 53 percent, near his pre September 11 level, with 57 percent prioritizing the economy over the war on terror and 27 percent focusing on terrorism.
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Fairgoers endure 107 degree heat at local event
At the fairgrounds Norma Nolte and Palla Lang discuss the sizzling day while Ken Jr tends funnel cake stands. Fryers run nonstop inside, no air conditioning, and vendors emphasize staying hydrated as temperatures hover around 107. Dean Nolte notes the heat is the hottest yet as attendees cope with the press of the afternoon.
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