Lincoln County court approves 2026 motor vehicle tax rate unchanged from prior year

At the Sept. 9, 2025, regular meeting, the Lincoln County court approved the 2026 motor vehicle tax rate, with the court recording that the rate will not change from the current year. Magistrate Joe Stanley moved to approve the 2026 motor vehicle tax rate. Treasurer Mary Hopkins explained on the record that “the rate is not changing.” Magistrate King seconded the motion; all present voted in favor and the motion carried. The transcript does not record a roll-call tally with each magistrate’s vote by name beyond the statement that “All voted in favor.” Magistrates present for the meeting were Faulkner, Stanley, Gutenson and King; Judge Adams presided. The meeting record does not specify any change to rate figures or additional tax calculations during discussion. Because the Treasurer said the rate remains unchanged, the court’s action confirms continuation of the existing motor vehicle tax rate for 2026 as described at the meeting.