In July, the city raised water rates by 9.4 percent, far more than had been projected.

And the city recently raised the age limit for applicants from 29 to 35.

The city raised income taxes during the crime crisis in 1991.

The city raised its sales tax to pay for a new convention hall.

That increase came about largely because the city had raised its tax rates for this fiscal year.

But under pressure from developers the city raised the limit last year to about 200 feet.

The city raised $60,000 in a little over three days.

The city has raised just $20,000 of the $20 million that is needed to build the hall.

Within two years from the start of the campaign, the city raised an amazing $406,000.

But they said the city should reduce services rather than raise taxes.