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West Geauga treasurer presents 2026–27 alternate tax budget; board adopts plan amid levy, House Bill uncertainties
Summary
District treasurer presented an alternate tax budget showing a modest valuation uptick but projected revenue losses from state tax changes; the board adopted the 2026–27 alternate tax budget and was warned the general fund could deplete before 2029 without levy renewals or replacements.
Karen, joining the West Geauga Local School District Board by Zoom, presented the district’s 2026–27 alternate tax budget and financial forecast. She said property valuations rose about $8 million (roughly 0.6%) this year after a larger 2023 revaluation and that the district’s total taxable value is about $1.2 billion. She explained the difference between voted millage and effective tax rate and noted the reinstatement of a previously suspended $2.35 million emergency levy on 2025 tax bills.
Karen told the board the…
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