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Board to consider Samantha McCarty for vacancy and hold truth-in-taxation hearing on proposed levies
Summary
The Republican central committee recommended Samantha McCarty to fill a county board vacancy; the board also scheduled a truth-in-taxation public hearing because proposed levies exceed the 5% threshold, and members discussed appointment and filing processes following the primary.
Edgar County board members discussed a recommended appointment to a vacant seat and preparations for a required truth-in-taxation hearing on proposed levies.
Speaker 1 reported that the Republican central committee recommended "Samantha McCarty to fill the next year of Coach Ludington's term," and that anyone seeking to file for the remaining two years of the term had until 4:00 p.m. that day to submit petitions. Board members asked how a newly appointed member would participate in subsequent hearings; Speaker 2 said a replacement would be "as of the end of that meeting" and described procedural timing for when a new member would be officially on the board.
On budget matters, Speaker 1 said the board will present "a resolution to approve the budget and the levies" and scheduled a truth-in-taxation hearing because the proposed levy increase exceeded the 5% threshold — "I think it's like 7 and 3 quarters," Speaker 1 said. He anticipated public comment at Wednesday's meeting.
Members also reviewed the process if no one files for a seat: Speaker 6 explained that if a nomination vacancy occurs after the primary, the county board would appoint a nominee to appear on the November ballot and central committees from both parties would be notified to suggest candidates. Timing for such appointments was described as occurring after primary results are finalized in late spring (Speaker 6 mentioned May or June as a rough timeframe).
Near the meeting's close, the board agreed it was appropriate for staff to attend township meetings to explain levy mechanics when requested; Speaker 2 and others supported staff outreach to improve public understanding. The session ended after a motion to adjourn was made and approved by voice vote; the transcript records no formal roll-call tallies for the adjournment vote.
No final appointment or budget adoption occurred during the study session; the board will address filings, the vacancy and the truth-in-taxation hearing at the scheduled Wednesday meetings.
