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Jackson County sets tentative millage rate at 7.945; first budget hearing set for Sept. 9

5496857 · July 29, 2025
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Jackson County’s Board of County Commissioners voted to set the proposed tentative millage rate at 7.945 and to advertise it as a tax increase; the board scheduled the first public budget hearing for Sept. 9.

Jackson County’s Board of County Commissioners voted to set the proposed tentative millage rate at 7.945 and to advertise that rate as a tax increase; the board also scheduled the first public budget hearing for Sept. 9. The action came during a budget workshop where staff presented a draft balanced budget that relies on roughly $1,200,000 in carryover funds.

County staff said higher property values mean the same millage rate will generate additional revenue; commissioners discussed estimates mentioned in the meeting ranging from about $707,100 to $764,229 in additional tax…

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