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Polk County commissioners debate 2025 preliminary levy as valuations rise
Summary
Assessor reports a 2024 countywide valuation increase (~14.9%); commissioners discussed a preliminary levy planning range (4–5% suggested by several members) while flagging near‑term uncertainties from labor negotiations and health‑care premium increases.
County officials reviewed the assessor’s valuation report and opened the preliminary‑levy discussion that will drive the 2025 budget calendar.
Mark Lansbrook explained the valuation change from the 2023 to 2024 assessments: total county market value rose substantially (the board saw a roughly 14.9% increase countywide; some categories such as bare land showed very large percentage changes in places).…
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