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Dickinson County supervisors set general levy at 1.9% after debate over rates
Summary
After extended debate about growth, valuations and fiscal prudence, the Dickinson County Board of Supervisors voted to set the county general levy at 1.9 and the rural levy at 1.7. The decision followed arguments about using surplus funds versus preserving reserve levels required for federal loan eligibility.
The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors voted to set the county general levy at 1.9 and the rural levy at 1.7 after a lengthy discussion about valuation-driven automatic levy reductions, budget surpluses and inflationary pressures.
The board considered several proposals and scenarios before the vote. Supervisor Levi argued that the county should ‘‘spend it down’’ from a surplus and plan for continued growth,…
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