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Residents press supervisors on rising property taxes during Wright County levy hearing
Summary
At a public hearing on the proposed property-tax levy, residents asked for clarity on mailed notices and raised concerns about growing tax burdens; the board closed the hearing and set the county budget public hearing for April 27.
The Wright County Board of Supervisors opened a public hearing on the proposed property-tax levy April 6 and heard several residents express frustration about rising property taxes and ask for clearer explanations of county budget drivers.
Melanie Mazian asked for clarification about a mailed letter describing property-tax dollars, and Leroy Jensen asked which budget items are the most costly; the board explained that salaries and benefits are the largest single line items. A resident who did not provide a name told the board that after upgrading a longtime home, the family now faces much higher taxes and asked whether the county could find revenue other than raising property taxes to avoid "punishing people" who improve their property.
Board responses and next steps: Supervisors explained that assessors are required by state law to set valuations near market value and that higher assessments can increase taxes if levies remain unchanged. The board closed the hearing at 9:29 a.m.; later in the meeting the board set April 27, 2026 at 9:15 a.m. for the Wright County budget public hearing.
Representative comment: "...after working hard all my life ... we put up a house ... it is going to cost us more to live in this county now," a resident said during open forum.
Why it matters: the levy and budget-setting process determines the tax rates residents pay for county services. Supervisors said salary and benefit costs are principal budget drivers but noted there are trade-offs between service levels and tax rates.
The hearing record: the public hearing was opened by motion and closed by motion; the transcript records public comments and the board’s explanation of assessment and levy mechanics. The board has scheduled the formal county budget public hearing for April 27.
