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Commission debates hiring David Lam for 2027 budget work as residents seek clarity on property-tax increases
Summary
County clerk recommended hiring David Lam as a contractual budget consultant for 2027; commissioners discussed cost estimates, a possible public workshop, and citizen concerns about rising property-tax bills tied to schools and state valuations.
Clerk Chastity Ware told commissioners she is not comfortable preparing the entire 2027 Linn County budget without outside help and recommended contracting David Lam, who previously prepared the county's budgets for more than 20 years. The clerk estimated the consultant's fee would likely be closer to $5,000–$7,000 rather than larger figures discussed in past years.
Commissioners debated the motion: an initial motion to hire David…
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