FY 2027 Budget and Tax Rates

Urged the court to adopt the no-new-revenue tax rate and delay new administrative hires until the incoming judge takes office.

Expressed opposition to the new administrative position and urged conservative budgeting to mitigate tax impacts.

Expressed support for the proposed budget and administrative efficiencies while acknowledging the necessity of funding public safety.

Advocated for deliberate, studied decision-making and requested that major administrative structural changes be deferred for future review.

Challenged the necessity of new administrative positions and urged adoption of the no-new-revenue tax rate.

Appealed to the court's compassion regarding property tax increases following years of economic and weather hardships.

Recommended finding budget cuts to lower tax rates and postponing the county administrator hire.