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Poweshiek County sets March 24 public hearing on proposed FY27 tax levy and reviews budget
Summary
The Poweshiek County Board proposed the FY27 tax-rate levy and set a public hearing for March 24, 2026; the board discussed department wage requests, staffing impacts, and a future proposal to raise longevity pay from $0.22 to $0.25 per hour every five years.
The Poweshiek County Board of Supervisors reviewed the draft FY27 budget March 4 and moved to propose the tax-rate levy and set a public hearing on the levy for March 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The motion passed 3-0.
During the budget discussion IT Director Galyn Nook and Treasurer Jennifer Anderson provided feedback after the board reduced their wage requests. Anderson said one staff position has been eliminated and remaining staff have taken on added responsibilities; she asked the board to reconsider wage adjustments or allow hiring an additional motor-vehicle employee within the treasurer's budget. Supervisor Jacki Bolen said the county budget is tight and that a 3.5% wage increase is what the county can sustain at this time, noting uncertainty about state property-tax reform and its future effect on county funding.
The board also discussed longevity pay. The county's current policy adds $0.22 per hour for every five years of county employment; the board indicated intent to increase that rate to $0.25 per hour per five years and placed the change on a future agenda for approval consideration.
In procedural business the board approved several utility permits (Unite Private Networks LLC and Poweshiek Water Association permits) and authorized the chairman to sign a letter requesting an extension to file the FY25 audit report after the Auditor of State notified the county the audit likely would not be completed by March 31.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
