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HomeMy WebLinkAbout040623 FW_ Levy Lid Lifts _ Emergency Powers _ MRSC is Hiring! ________________________________ From: MRSC Weekly Insights Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2023 11:00:32 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Kate Dean Subject: Levy Lid Lifts | Emergency Powers | MRSC is Hiring! ________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ Helping local governments stay informed MRSC Weekly Insights Helping local governments in Washington State stay informed View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/mrsc/weekly-insights-2023-04-06?e=8b00a740b8> April 6, 2023 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=be96deca80&e=8b00a740b8> From MRSC New This Week <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=6750cc35f0&e=8b00a740b8> Multi-Year Levy Lid Lifts: A Tool for Coping with Inflation? <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=dcc4346185&e=8b00a740b8> April 5, 2023 by Steve Hawley <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=3e2d6a9aab&e=8b00a740b8> Inflation is at a 40-year high, but property tax revenues are limited to a 1% increase each year. 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