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Clearfield just brought on a new city attorney to lead its legal department. This hire is a big deal because they’ll be calling the shots on how the city enforces rules and handles its legal business from here on out.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 3 mentions in the last 30 days, 5 the 60 before, 6 the 90 before that.
This discussion will influence how the city allocates funds in future budget cycles.
Clearfield residents, as the city aims to spend money on the services that matter most.
Residents will see a slight increase in their annual property tax bill.
The city is looking at how to better align its spending with its most important goals. This could change how tax dollars are allocated across different city services.
The city is raising property taxes to recover revenue lost last year due to a state administrative error. This will cost the average homeowner about $21.60 per year.
The city is looking to raise property taxes to bring in an additional $233,106 annually. This will impact both homeowners and business owners in Clearfield.
The city is proposing a 6.59% property tax increase to fund essential services and address past budget shortfalls. This would cost the average homeowner about $21.60 per year.
The city is proposing a 6.5% property tax hike to keep current services running. Without it, officials say they'll have to cut back on things like road maintenance and park upkeep.
The police department is clearing out storage by disposing of unclaimed items. Residents have until June 22 to claim their lost property.
The city is moving money around to pay for big projects like the Clearfield Station and the 500 West/1st Street extension. This ensures these projects have the funding they need to keep moving forward.
The board is reviewing the budget for next year, which pays for things like the Aquatic and Fitness Center and business incentives. It's important because it sets the city's economic development priorities.
The city is planning its $26.5 million budget for the next year. This budget dictates how much money goes into city services like parks, police, and road maintenance.
The city is planning how to spend redevelopment funds for the next year. This budget will influence future economic development projects and infrastructure investments in Clearfield.
The city is proposing a 6.7% property tax increase to maintain current service levels, which would cost the average resident about $23 per year.
The city is considering a 5.6% pay raise for executive staff. Residents had the chance to weigh in on whether this increase is appropriate for the upcoming budget year.
New state laws mean the city has less time to spend money in 'expiring' redevelopment areas. The city is planning how to spend these funds now to avoid losing them.
The city is looking to make the Aquatic Center more efficient by changing hours, adjusting childcare, and updating management roles.
The agency is updating its leadership team to ensure it can continue managing local development and renewal projects effectively after the recent city elections.
The city is making sure everyone knows when and where public meetings are happening so residents can stay involved in local government.
The city is publishing its 2026 calendar to ensure residents can participate in local government and stay informed about upcoming decisions.
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