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Commissioners certify taxing-district levies despite concerns over Port of Pasco land purchases and tax increment financing
Summary
Franklin County commissioners approved certification of 2026 taxing-district levies (cities, fire districts, ports, school/hospital districts) before the statutory deadline, even as members expressed concerns about Port of Pasco land purchases, tax increment financing that diverts county tax base (estimated ~$372,000) and options to push taxing entities for transparency.
Franklin County commissioners voted to certify the 2026 taxes levied by local taxing districts, including cities, fire districts, ports and hospital and educational service districts, during a final budget hearing that also aired concerns about Port of Pasco land purchases and tax-increment financing (TIF) that reduces county revenue.
The motion to certify the levies passed on a voice vote after an extended discussion of large levy amounts filed by several taxing districts. County Assessor John Rosenow explained that the assessor's office will validate requests and limit levies to statutory maxima if necessary; he noted that some entities had submitted…
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