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County releases preliminary 2026 budget snapshot showing double‑digit levy pressure
Summary
Clay County administrators presented a preliminary look at the 2026 levy and budget on July 15, showing a proposed levy that would produce a substantial increase without adjustments and highlighting key drivers such as salary steps, medical leave, and uncertain insurance costs.
Administrator Steve Larson presented an initial, countywide view of the 2026 budget and levy to the Clay County Board of Commissioners on July 15 and urged the board to provide direction on priorities before staff refines requests.
Why it matters: The preliminary package shows a steep increase over 2025 if no changes are made: a 10.10% proposed general fund levy and a combined spread levy increase that would exceed 12% before any board action. Larson said that the board’s prior guidance and future decisions on employee compensation, insurance strategy and county program aid will determine the final levy the board must adopt by the statutory…
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