Hooper City Council

August 6, 2026 · Adopted 3–0

Raised Hooper's city property tax rate about 43%

Resolution R-2026-05: FY2026-27 budget with a property tax increase, after a Truth in Taxation hearing

Moved by Larry Ropelato, seconded by Ray Hancock. Dale Fowers was excused; the District 2 seat was vacant at the time.

What was said

• The city's notice proposed raising the rate from .000283 to about .000417 to bring in about $128,000 more a year, 46.55% more than last year's property tax revenue.
• One resident spoke at the hearing, asking what in the budget was increasing and why. Council discussion noted that Hooper receives a smaller share of property tax than other cities and that the Sheriff's contract cost is rising.
• The council approved the certified rate and then the budget with the increase, both 3–0, in an 18-minute meeting.

Summarized from the official minutes. Read or watch the meeting to hear each side in full.

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The vote is near the end of the 18-minute recording.