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County Health Insurance Plan Premiums for 2027
The court will discuss and set health insurance rates for county employees for the upcoming year, impacting employee take-home pay and county benefit costs.
3 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Sep 22, 2026
CriticalTaxes Budget↑Rising
Property Tax and Budget Growth
The drainage district approved its 2027 budget and maintained the property tax rate at $0.1123 per $100 valuation, ensuring continued funding for flood control operations without raising tax rates.
22 mentions (7 this month)Last discussed Sep 22, 2026
CriticalTaxes Budget
HCDD1 2027 Budget and 2026 Tax Rate Adoption
The county lowered its proposed property tax rate to 56.91 cents per $100 valuation, giving taxpayers modest savings while funding county operations.
2 mentionsLast discussed Sep 22, 2026