Board approves 6.5% preliminary levy increase for 2027

Sep 22, 2026

The Board unanimously approved Resolution 2026-028 setting a 6.5% preliminary levy increase for 2027; Administrator Bobbie Hillery will continue to work on department budgets and cuts to align with that levy.

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Administrator Bobbie Hillery presented possible levy options for 2027 and the Board discussed whether to reduce the levy further than the options provided. On motion by Commissioner Marc Prestby and seconded by Commissioner Duane Bakke, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 2026-028: the 2027 preliminary levy with a 6.5% increase.

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