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Scott County sets 2026 net levy at $96.68 million and adopts budget, citing state cost shifts
Summary
The Scott County Board approved a 2026 gross levy of $104,920,829 (net $96,680,324 after certified aids) and adopted the 2026 operating and capital budgets, citing state and federal cost shifts, contract increases and a $1 million levy contingency.
The Scott County Board of Commissioners voted Dec. 16 to set the county's 2026 gross levy at $104,920,829, which, after $8,240,505 in certified property tax aids, results in a net levy of $96,680,324, and to adopt the county's 2026 operating and capital budgets.
County budget presenter Danny told the board the 2026 budget was "more so than any budget I've been here for, has been driven by legislative actions," pointing to state and federal changes that shift administrative and benefit costs onto counties. Staff identified more than $713,000 in near‑term cost shifts and roughly $884,000…
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