Portage County proposes modest levy increase, keeps capital levy flat in 2026 budget plan
Finance director Jossy presented the proposed 2026 budget calling for an overall levy increase of about $353,000, an operating-levy increase of roughly $295,296, a capital levy held at $900,000 (target $1,000,000), projected sales-tax receipts near $9.5M for 2025 and just over $9.7M for 2026, and planned use of general-fund balance for targeted items.
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Finance Director Jossy presented the county’s proposed 2026 budgets and tax-levy summary to the finance committee, saying the package reflects a modest overall levy increase and targeted use of fund balance for planned items.
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