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Public raises concerns about HF718, levy rates and valuations at Marion County property tax hearing
Summary
At a March 24 special session, the Marion County Board of Supervisors heard four public commenters on the Proposed FY27 property tax levy — citing an HF718 mailer, levy-rate worries and valuation questions. The hearing closed at 9:08 a.m. and the board adjourned without recorded action on rates.
Kisha Jahner, chairperson of the Marion County Board of Supervisors, opened a special session and a public hearing on the Proposed FY27 Marion County property taxes at 8:45 a.m. on March 24, 2026, at 2003 N. Lincoln St., Knoxville.
The hearing record shows four members of the public spoke. Angie Gentry raised concerns about an HF718 mailer that had been distributed to residents. Bruce Thompson questioned the county's levy rates and valuations and urged the board to seek efficiencies. Steve Everly and Harry Ehrlich both addressed property valuations during public comment; the transcript captures their remarks but does not record responses from the board in this session.
Before the hearing, the board approved the posted agenda on a motion by Supervisor Jim Mueller, seconded by Supervisor Steve McCombs; the motion carried with Supervisors McCombs, Jahner and Mueller recorded as voting aye. After the public comments, Mueller again moved — and McCombs seconded — to close the public hearing at 9:08 a.m.; that motion also carried on a unanimous recorded vote. The board then approved a motion to adjourn at 9:08 a.m.
The transcript does not show any formal vote on levy rates, specific tax figures, or a staff directive to change valuations during this session. The hearing record in this segment therefore documents public concerns but no board decision on the proposed FY27 levy.
Votes at a glance: Approve agenda — mover: Jim Mueller; seconder: Steve McCombs; outcome: approved (Ayes: McCombs, Jahner, Mueller). Close public hearing — mover: Jim Mueller; seconder: Steve McCombs; outcome: approved (Ayes: McCombs, Jahner, Mueller). Adjourn meeting — mover: Steve McCombs; seconder: Jim Mueller; outcome: approved (Ayes: McCombs, Jahner, Mueller).
No future meeting date or subsequent procedural step regarding the levy is indicated in the session record provided.
