Question 2 - Exceed Levy Limit

Under state law, the increase in the levy of the Town of Grand Rapids for the tax to be imposed for the next fiscal year, 2027, is limited to .949% (based on actual data or the Town's best estimate), which results in a levy of $1,888,036. Shall the Town of Grand Rapids be allowed to exceed this limit and increase the levy for the next fiscal year, 2027, for the purpose of maintaining and providing general town operations and public safety services, including police protection, fire protection, and emergency services, by a total of 15.890%, which results in a levy of $2,188,036, and on an ongoing basis, include the increase of $300,000 for each fiscal year going forward?