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The Proposal: Mayor Ken Hopkins proposed a 7.44% tax levy increase for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
The "Why": * Budget Deficit: The city is facing a looming $10 million deficit.
Financial Recovery: Hopkins argues the hike is essential to stabilize city operations and address long-standing financial "missteps."
The Political Clash: * The Cranston City Council unanimously rejected the proposal in late April 2026, calling the 7.4% hike "insulting."
Like North Providence, this increase would require a 4/5ths vote from the council or state legislative intervention to bypass the 4% cap.
Local Impact: For the average single-family homeowner, the proposal would mean a roughly $500 to $700 increase in annual property taxes.

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<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">The Proposal:&nbsp;Mayor Ken Hopkins proposed a&nbsp;7.44% tax levy increase&nbsp;for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.</li>
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">The "Why":&nbsp;*&nbsp;Budget Deficit:&nbsp;The city is facing a looming&nbsp;$10 million deficit.</li>
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<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Financial Recovery:&nbsp;Hopkins argues the hike is essential to stabilize city operations and address long-standing financial "missteps."</li>
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<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">The Political Clash:&nbsp;* The Cranston City Council&nbsp;unanimously rejected&nbsp;the proposal in late April 2026, calling the 7.4% hike "insulting."</li>
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<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Like North Providence, this increase would require a&nbsp;4/5ths vote&nbsp;from the council or state legislative intervention to bypass the 4% cap.</li>
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<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Local Impact:&nbsp;For the average single-family homeowner, the proposal would mean a roughly&nbsp;$500 to $700 increase&nbsp;in annual property taxes.</li>
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