Tag: Marjorie Parmelee

Sitkans consider pros and cons of a property tax raise

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Oct 4, 2016 | Election Coverage, Syndicated

To raise or to not raise the cap? That is the question before Sitka voters today (10-04-16). Proposition 1 asks if Sitka should raise the local limit on property taxes from 6 mills to 8 mills. If the ballot question passes, $1 million of that money would go towards the Electric Fund to help pay off the Blue Lake Dam. Read More

Listen to Sitkans discuss Proposition 1: Yes or No?

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Oct 2, 2016 | Election Coverage

Last Thursday (09-22-16), Raven Radio hosted a live, call-in show devoted to Proposition 1. That's the question on the ballot which asks if Sitka should raise the cap - basically the limit - on local property taxes by two mills. 2 mills = $2 for every $1000 your property is valued. Listen to how four Sitkans plan to vote. Read More