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Tax, budget and legal-fee concerns surface as Pine-Richland board reviews finances
Summary
Public commenters pressed the Pine-Richland board on a proposed tax increase, the district's fund balance and rising legal fees; the board approved routine financial reports and scheduled further finance discussion for March 17.
Several Pine-Richland residents used the public-comment period at the Feb. 24 board meeting to press board members about a proposed tax increase for the 2025-26 fiscal year, the district’s large fund balance and sharply higher legal spending.
The board approved financial items during the meeting, including accounts payable and paid accounts, budget transfers and a contract for a budget model, while reminding the public that a joint finance governance meeting is set for March 17 to continue budget discussions.
“I’m calling tonight to share my thoughts about the proposed … increase our taxes,” said Therese Dawson (online), who urged the board to “do a strong review of what is and is not necessary to forward…
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