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Council members say tax postcard timing limits public input; NACO and League working on bill to list budget-hearing dates
Summary
Kearney City Council members discussed limited public input from current tax-statement timing and said NACO and the League are proposing legislation to list budget-hearing dates on tax statements so residents can attend earlier in the process.
Council members said the timing of the tax-notification postcard leaves residents little opportunity to participate in the municipal budget process, and they reported that the Nebraska Association of County Officials (NACO) and the League are pursuing a joint bill to change when budget hearing dates are communicated to property owners.
Council members reflected on a recent tax hearing that drew a large audience and on misunderstandings at that event about the role of assessed values versus budget…
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