Clarkston holding hearings Thursday for tax increase

Clarkston, which is proposing a small property tax increase, will hold two public meetings on June 30 on the hike.

Due to property values dropping, the city would need a tax rate of 13.684 to raise the same money for its operations this year. The city is proposing a 14 mill rate, or $14 for every $1,000 of taxable property value.

A public hearing will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, with a final hearing at 7 p.m. that night before a city council vote. Both meetings will be held at Clarkston City Hall on Church Street.