As part of the 2021 Budget, the City Commission approved a preliminary property tax increase for Bismarck residents. Beginning in 2021, this 9.95 mill levy increase will allow the City to continue public services to maintain the health and safety of our community. To help answer your questions, such as why the tax increase is necessary and where the money will be going, our Finance Director, Dmitriy Chernyak, has provided a presentation.