DeKalb city leaders approve tax rate, budget

The newest operating budget, tax rate and audit for fiscal year 2025 were approved at the regular meeting of the DeKalb city council Tuesday night.

Councilmember Mollie Blackmon was not in attendance.

The council approved a $0.448245 per $100 of assessed property value by a vote of 4-0. The new tax rate, which will be effective October 1, will add an additional $21,922.68 to the city’s operating budget.