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Supervisors explain county budget trade-offs after residents ask about tax bills and county cash balances
Summary
At a town hall, supervisors described a recent county budget process, explained why the county holds cash balances, and outlined how tax-rate changes translate into revenue. Officials said the county worked to invest an identified $40 million to get better returns and stressed that debt and new school projects drive future revenue needs.
Residents asked supervisors why tax bills and assessments were delayed this year, where the county stands on revenue and whether an identified $40 million balance should be used to avoid future tax increases.
Board members said the county delivered a budget more quickly this year than in prior years, but noted that bills and printing schedules involve other constitutional officers (for example, the treasurer) and the county does not control every step of billing and mailing. Officials said tax bills were at the printer at the time of the meeting and discussed whether moving to…
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