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Bourbon County sets 62.5 mill levy as maximum, schedules public hearing for Aug. 11
Summary
The countybudget advisory committee recommended a 62.5 mill maximum to preserve options while the commission works to lower the rate before a public hearing set for Aug. 11; commissioners cited depleted reserves, deferred maintenance and rising insurance costs.
Bourbon County commissioners voted to set a maximum mill levy of 62.5 and scheduled a public hearing for Aug. 11 at 5:35 p.m., the county's budget advisory committee reported at the July 14 meeting.
The advisory committee told commissioners it had reviewed audits and the first draft of the 2026 budget and concluded the county cannot safely adopt a revenue-neutral rate this year because cash reserves have been drawn down and several budget areas need replenishing. The committee recommended a 62.5 mill maximum (compared with the current 59.9 mills) while it continues working to lower the rate before the required public hearing process.
The committee said county reserves are below levels that would support…
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