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A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Council raises city fee, makes increase annual

Written June 12th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Every year, Albany will charge people more for “city services” based on inflation, the city council has decided.


Budget trouble: Albany gets harsh projections

Written July 20th, 2020 by Hasso Hering

Albany residents might as well get ready to expect cutbacks in city programs and services over the next few years.


How about more city taxes?

Written November 21st, 2014 by Hasso Hering

One of these days, local government may run out of new ideas for getting money out of taxpayers. But that day is not yet here, as the budget committee of the city of Albany is finding out.


 
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