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Grower urges Lake County to consider tax relief or support as vineyards are removed
Summary
A resident and wine-grape grower told the Lake County Board of Supervisors that high property taxes tied to assessed crop values are driving acres of vines out of production and asked the board to consider tax changes or other support to preserve the industry.
Michael Wagner, a resident, told the Lake County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 23 that the agricultural and wine-grape industry is "going through just kinda catastrophic times." He said he has seen "acres and acres get ripped out of the ground" and urged the board to consider whether the county can help, either by adjusting taxes on assessed crop…
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