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Linn‑Mar presents preliminary FY26 tax‑rate estimate, sets public hearing for March 31
Summary
District CFO outlined the district’s preliminary maximum tax rate and timeline for the FY26 certified budget notice; board set a public hearing for 6:30 p.m. March 31 to receive public comment on proposed tax notices.
John Galbreath, chief financial officer for the Linn‑Mar Community School District, presented the board with a preliminary certified budget update focused on establishing the district's maximum tax rate for fiscal year 2026 and the schedule for public notices and hearings.
Galbreath said the district must file its maximum tax rate with the county auditor by 4 p.m. on March 5 so the auditor can include the district's information in the mailer that will be sent to property owners. Key dates outlined: March 13 — publish first hearing; March 31 — first budget hearing; April 5 — finalize property tax levies; April 13 — publish notice for second hearing; April 28 — second hearing and board action on the FY26 budget; before April 30 — file budget paperwork with the Iowa…
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