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Council votes to place property tax‑credit measure on April ballot; state office flags potential county cost
Summary
The council approved an ordinance to place a tax‑credit measure on the April 7, 2026 ballot. County administration said the Office of Administration has questioned whether placing the measure is an unfunded mandate and may cost the county roughly $150,000 to administer the ballot question if the state requires payment.
The St. Charles County Council voted on Sept. 8 to place a proposed tax‑credit measure on the Tuesday, April 7, 2026 municipal ballot that would authorize a program limiting real property tax liability on qualifying homesteads.
Bill 54‑13 passed on a roll‑call vote after administration warned the council the state Office of Administration had sent a…
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