County proposes small property tax cut for 2006
County Administrator Ron Henrickson unveiled a 2006 budget with a mill levy of 58.203 compared to 58.25 this year, a modest cut that residents would feel as about 580 dollars per 100000 home. The figure excludes city and school district levies and remains subject to audit and final adjustments.
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Ottawa faces potential tax hikes to avert budget shortfall
Ottawa residents may face a half cent sales tax an increased property levy or deep service cuts as City Manager Weldon Padgett warns the general fund could hit a financial crisis by end of 2006. A five mill rise was proposed to shore up funds, with residents warned current reserves could fall below ten thousand dollars.
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Iraq charter draft ties Islam to civil law worrisome for women
The draft chapter of Iraq’s new constitution places Islam at the center of civil law, prompting fears women could lose rights in marriage, divorce, and inheritance. The panel aims to finish wording by August 15, with a public vote by mid October and elections by year end. The Sunni Arab boycott ended, restoring support crucial to passage in provinces where the insurgency is strong.
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