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Butler County opens FY27 budget hearing as resident raises property tax concerns
Summary
The Butler County Board of Supervisors opened and closed a public hearing on the proposed FY27 budget April 22; a lone resident, Dave Shear of Dumont, voiced concern about rising property taxes and offered unspecified cost-saving suggestions. No budget action was taken.
The Butler County Board of Supervisors opened a public hearing on the county’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget at 7:00 P.M. on April 22, Chairman Greg Barnett presiding.
Supervisor Wayne Dralle moved to open the hearing; Supervisor Rusty Eddy seconded and the board voted, "All ayes," to begin the public comment period. One citizen, Dave Shear of Dumont, was present and questioned the board about what he described as the continued rise in property taxes. Shear also offered cost-saving suggestions for county operations, though the minutes do not specify the details of his proposals.
With no additional questions, Dralle moved and Eddy seconded to close the public hearing; the motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. The board then moved to adjourn, approving the motion to adjourn at 7:29 P.M.
The meeting record lists no formal action to adopt or amend the FY27 budget during this special session. The minutes were attested by Leslie Groen, Butler County Auditor. The hearing provided a public opportunity to register concern about tax pressure but produced no policy changes or follow-up assignments noted in the minutes.