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Christian County fiscal court holds first reading of 2025 tax ordinance, judge proposes 90‑basis‑point cut
Summary
At its Aug. 19 meeting the Christian County Fiscal Court gave first reading to Ordinance 2025‑07, the annual ad valorem tax levy, and the presiding judge recommended lowering the county property tax rate by 90 basis points from 17.6¢ to 16.7¢ per $100 valuation; a special meeting is set Aug. 22 for second reading.
The Christian County Fiscal Court on Aug. 19 held the first reading of Ordinance 2025‑07, the county’s annual ad valorem tax levy, and the presiding judge recommended reducing the county property tax rate by 90 basis points — from 17.6¢ to 16.7¢ per $100 of assessed value.
During the reading of the ordinance the court reviewed assessment categories included in the levy ordinance (real estate, tangible personal property, motor vehicles, watercraft and aircraft) and enumerated estimated receipts tied to those levies as read into the record. The presiding judge said the recommendation to lower the rate reflects the court’s position since taking office of gradually reducing the property tax rate and noted that reassessments also affect rate calculations.
"We recommend that we lower the property tax another 90 basis points coming in from 17.6 to 16.7," the presiding judge said during the meeting.
The ordinance text was read aloud and the court moved to approve the first reading. The motion was seconded and the court recorded roll‑call votes in favor. A second reading is required by ordinance procedure; the court scheduled a special called meeting for Aug. 22 to conduct the second reading so the county can meet the Department for Local Government (DLG) filing deadline of Aug. 25.
Votes at a glance - First reading, Ordinance 2025‑07 (annual tax levy): motion moved, seconded and approved by roll call; second reading scheduled Aug. 22. - Routine fund expenditures and transfers (general fund, road & bridge, jail fund, LGEA, opioid settlement fund, E‑911, health fund): motions moved, seconded and approved by voice or roll call. - Treasurer cash transfers (mid‑July dates): approved subject to audit. - Tax settlement from Sheriff DeArmond (through 06/30/2025): accepted subject to audit. - Personnel actions (see separate items): approved as presented.
What happens next The court will reconvene on Aug. 22 for the ordinance’s second reading and must complete any required publication and submission to the Department for Local Government by Aug. 25. If the second reading is approved, the levy will be reflected in the county budget documents for fiscal year 2025–26.
