Midlothian council adopts 2026-27 property tax rate ordinance in unanimous vote

The City Council of Midlothian on Sept. 9 voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance establishing the city's fiscal-year 2026–27 property tax rate. The ordinance, read into the record by the chair, lists a maintenance component of 0.336585 and an interest/sinking fund component of 0.303415 and directs collection and assessment per the ordinance language.

Anne, a city staff member who spoke during the meeting, said the item "does require record vote" and noted the overall rate reflects a one-cent decrease from the prior fiscal year. Mayor Pro Tem Wickliffe moved to adopt the ordinance and Councilman Sheffield seconded; the council took a roll-call-style vote and each council member was recorded as voting yes, producing a 7-0 result.

The ordinance text as read includes standard repeal and severability clauses and "establishing an effective date." The meeting record does not specify the exact effective date beyond the ordinance language on its face. No public comment was taken on this item during the meeting.