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Polk County previews $73.5M 2026 budget, proposes 3% levy increase
Summary
County finance staff presented a 2026 budget preview that holds a proposed levy increase at 3% and outlines personnel and benefit changes; commissioners were briefed on use of fund balance, Tri-County costs and plans to formalize a fund-balance policy. Public hearing set for 6:00 p.m.
Polk County finance staff on Tuesday presented a draft 2026 budget just over $73.5 million and a preliminary levy proposal that would increase the levy by 3%, bringing the total levy to $29,249,178.
The presentation, led by county finance staff, outlined four draft resolutions that will return for formal consideration at the next meeting: the budget, the levy, commissioners’ wages and per diems, and non‑represented employee wages. The board was told the…
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