An Order to request the City Council vote to hold the annual Classification Hearing to vote on four (4) separate items in order to establish the tax burdens for each class of property.

This ordinance orders the City Council to hold Amesbury's annual Classification Hearing for FY2026 to determine how property taxes are distributed across classes. It requires votes on the residential factor, whether to grant open space discounts, and whether to grant residential or commercial exemptions. The document notes there are currently no open space properties and that the Mayor has chosen not to apply exemptions for residential or commercial properties, effectively maintaining the status quo for those classes. The residential factor, open space discount, and exemptions will shape how tax burdens are allocated among residents and businesses for the upcoming year.