GLOBE — The Gila County Provisional Community College District (GCPCCD) is considering a slightly lower tax rate for the 2024 budget year. The reduced tax rate is made possible because the overall assessed value of property in Gila County has continued to increase over the past few years, having a net effect of providing additional revenue for higher education in Gila County. The GCPCCD Governing Board will make a final decision at its June board meeting.

Because the assessed property value has increased county-wide, the tax rate will drop from .9425 to .9177. Because the reduced rate will generate additional funds, statutory language refers to this as a tax increase, when in fact it is a tax rate reduction.

For more information about the GCPCCD proposed 2023-2024 budget and the Truth in Taxation notice, please go to http://www.gilaccc.org/about/college_budgets.php.

“The Gila County Provisional Community College District currently contracts with Eastern Arizona College to provide educational services at our Gila Pueblo and Payson campuses,” said GCPCCD President Dr. Janet Brocker. “This additional funding adds more value, allowing us to continue furthering educational opportunities for Gila County residents.”

The public is invited to send comments on the GCPCCD recommendation to janice.lawhorn@gilaccc.org. Members of the public may also provide comments at the GCPCCD board meeting on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 8 a.m. To join this meeting with video and voice capabilities from your computer, tablet or phone, visit https://zoom.us/j/92701819087 and enter the Zoom ID 927 0181 9087. To join this meeting from your phone (voice only) dial 1-346-248-7799 and enter the Zoom ID 927 0181 9087.