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Morton County adopts $36.2 million 2026 budget, sets $10.8 million property tax levy

Morton County Commission · March 1, 2026

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Summary

The Morton County Commission unanimously adopted a $36,225,071 budget for 2026 and set a property tax levy of $10,804,792 after a brief public hearing; no public testimony is recorded.

At its Sept. 23 meeting, the Morton County Commission unanimously approved the county's 2026 budget, totaling $36,225,071, and set a property tax levy of $10,804,792. Commissioner Morrell moved for adoption and Commissioner Buckley seconded; all voting aye, the motion carried.

The commission opened a public hearing on the 2026 budget at 6:00 p.m. and closed it at 6:02 p.m. The transcript records no public testimony during that hearing. The unanimous vote to adopt the budget followed the hearing.

The budget figure and levy were introduced on the commission floor as the formal motion to adopt the 2026 fiscal plan. The motion passed without recorded amendments or dissent. The meeting minutes record the budget totals and the levy but do not specify an effective date beyond the 2026 fiscal year.

The commission adjourned at 7:55 p.m. after completing remaining agenda items. The meeting record is signed by Chairman Nathan Boehm and County Auditor Dawn R. Rhone.