Butler Holds Property-Tax Revenue Steady for Fiscal Year 2027

Board of Trustees chooses not to exceed revenue neutral rate

Butler Community College will not increase the amount of property-tax revenue it collects in Fiscal Year 2027 (FY2027), despite an estimated 5.9% increase in property valuations.

On Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Butler Community College Board of Trustees approved a budget that does not exceed the revenue neutral rate, resulting in an estimated mill levy of 12.502 mills, a decrease of 0.74 mills from FY2026.

As Butler celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2027, the college is honoring its founding year of 1927 by reducing its property tax levy by $1,927. This symbolic reduction celebrates a century of community support and reinforces Butler’s commitment to lessening the tax burden on taxpayers.

“This decision reflects Butler's commitment to being thoughtful stewards of the public's investment,” said Dr. Tamara Daniel, president of Butler Community College.

Through a Zero-Based Budget process, every department reexamined its budget to make sure every dollar was spent where it matters most. This disciplined approach allowed the college to maintain the same property tax revenue while continuing to invest in the high-quality education, workforce training, and services students and communities expect from Butler.

“Dr. Daniel and the employees of the college embraced the Board’s vision and worked diligently to find efficiencies that allowed the college to achieve the revenue neutral tax rate while still valuing employees and students,” said Kent Williams, Butler’s vice president of finance.