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Monroe County treasurer tells board district tax rate has fallen over decade despite levy increases
Summary
Monroe County treasurer Kevin Kenningstein told the Columbia CUSD 4 board he distributed a 10-year tax-rate chart showing a decline in the tax rate even as levies rose, and warned the district has increased taxes roughly 35% over 10 years (about 3.5% annually); he noted assessment notices go out in February and bills in summer.
During the public-comment period, Kevin Kenningstein introduced himself as the Monroe County treasurer and provided a handout summarizing Columbia School District tax history. He said the district's tax rate has been falling over the past decade even though levy amounts have increased and asserted the district has raised taxes about 35% over 10 years (approximately 3.5% per year).
Kenningstein said assessment notices will be mailed in February and tax bills will be issued in the summer; he closed by saying the county looks forward to collecting the taxes. Board members thanked him for the information.
The board did not take action on the comment; financial and levy decisions remain part of ongoing district and county processes.
