Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Polk County board sets 5% preliminary levy, aims to pare it down before final vote
Summary
The Polk County board voted to set a 5% preliminary levy — a $1.378 million increase over 2024 — while several members said they will pursue a lower final levy and scheduled a public hearing for Dec. 3 at 6 p.m.
The Polk County board voted to set a 5% preliminary property tax levy on a motion during its regular meeting, saying the figure reflects current contract negotiations and is intended as a starting point for public notice and further adjustment.
Administrator and board presenters said a 5% levy would equal a $1,378,000 increase over 2024 and put the overall levy at $28,948,663. The resolution sets a public hearing on the budget for Dec. 3 at 6 p.m., and the board expects to adopt a final levy on…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
