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Budget committee restores 10¢ to debt service after debate over tax shift
Summary
The Budget and Finance Committee reviewed the proposed fiscal 2026–27 budget, debated a plan that would move 10¢ of the property tax levy from debt service into the general fund to cover rising costs, and voted to restore the 10¢ to debt service while directing staff to seek balancing cuts elsewhere.
The Trassel County Budget and Finance Committee on May 4 reviewed a draft fiscal 2026–27 budget that assumes a proposed 10¢ property tax increase and an internal shift of 10¢ from the county debt-service levy into the county general fund.
Chair Amy opened the meeting and told attendees that only committee members would vote during the budget hearings and that budget documents are posted at trasselcountytn.gov. Amy summarized the packet and said the draft assumes a proposed tax rate of $2.20 per $100 of assessed value and that the 10¢ shift is built into the revenue projections.
Several committee members questioned the mechanics and prudence of reallocating 10¢ out of debt service. Commissioner Gulley warned that the change “is robbing from money we have been putting up to pay debt off in the future” and said it would deplete a…
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