Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Taylor County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in taxes budget with medium priority
2017 Expo Bond refinancing
The county is refinancing $33.4 million of Expo Center bonds at 5% interest, which should save taxpayers over $110,000 a year and about $1.34 million over the life of the debt.
Hospital provider payment rates and federal rule changes
New federal Medicaid rules force the county to split hospital assessments into inpatient and outpatient pieces with a separate bank account. The FY2027 rate drops to 3%, raising about $26.5 million for health programs.
NetSuite Software License Expansion
Taylor County is adding 25 user licenses for its new financial software, NetSuite, costing just under $26,000 over a 40-month term. Funding for this expansion will be covered by an open position budget in the auditor's office.