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2 issues in taxes budget with high priority

HighTaxes Budget

Justice Center and County Jail Liability Insurance

The Sheriff warned that delayed felony court trials are causing inmate populations to surge, forcing out-of-county housing expenses of $90,000 a month and threatening to force the opening of a new 72-bed jail dormitory costing $1 million annually.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Sep 22, 2026

HighTaxes Budget

Senior Property Tax Relief

The county raised the Over-65 and Disabled property tax exemption to $400,000, ensuring about 86% of local seniors won't pay county property taxes. This provides significant financial relief to fixed-income residents as property values rise.

1 mentionLast discussed Feb 25, 2025