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Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget & Tax Rate
Summary
The county presented its proposed FY2026 budget of $117.5M and a flat tax rate of 0.273992. Residents expressed concerns over inflation and taxpayer burden.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 19, 2025.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Maintains flat tax rate while budgeting $16.6M in permanent improvements.
✅Who benefits
Ellis County taxpayers avoiding a tax rate increase and departments receiving needed facility upgrades.
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