Public hearing scheduled for proposed city tax rate

A public hearing on the $0.2187 property tax rate (per $100 of valuation) proposed for the City of Schulenburg was set by the City Council at a special meeting Monday, Aug. 23.

It will be held at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at the City Council Chambers, 607 Upon Ave.

Earlier this month, the Council approved the rate, which is the highest that could be levied without voter approval. It’s a 4.14-per…