Lots of places set the budget, and then apportion the taxes based on mark-to-market value of the properties (the mill rate is set to clear the budget).
As housing appreciates, the mill rate will decrease, leaving the tax burden unchanged.
It encourages people to participate in local elections because the budget sets the mill rate, and the council sets the budget.
As housing appreciates, the mill rate will decrease, leaving the tax burden unchanged.
It encourages people to participate in local elections because the budget sets the mill rate, and the council sets the budget.