Ephrata City Administrator Ray Towry said the city is working to develop a budget that is fair and equitable for staff as they examine pay increases and staffing needs.
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November 8, 2023 2:32 p.m.
Ephrata approves parade, works on budget planning
EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council approved a Veterans Day Parade and discussed budgeting during their Nov. 1 meeting, City Administrator Ray Towry said. They also examined property tax rates. “Council has just asked for the typical 1% (overall revenue) increase last night,” Towry said on Nov. 2. “Which is what you’re allotted, not counting new construction.” State law prohibits a higher increase and the rate set by the city will fall in line with those requirements, he said.