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Warren County commissioners approve resolution to explore replacing inside millage with sales tax
Summary
The board approved a resolution to prepare public notices and hearings to suspend collection of the county portion of inside millage for tax year 2026 (collected 2027) and to study replacing some revenue with a 0.5% sales-and-use tax, with staff estimating about $4 million net reduction in county revenue.
Warren County commissioners voted April 14, 2026, to begin the process of suspending collection of the county’s portion of inside millage for 2027 and to study replacing some of that revenue with a 0.5% increase in the county sales‑and‑use tax.
County staff presented a draft resolution and a timeline that would require public‑notice activity to begin by May 12 if officials want a January 2027 start for replacement revenue; the staff memo noted a latest practical action date of Aug. 11. Adam (staff) told the commissioners the net effect of the sample proposal would be a roughly $4 million reduction in county general revenue compared with current inside‑millage collection.
Commissioner Jones moved the resolution; Commissioners Young and Grossman joined in a recorded roll call in favor. The vote was recorded in the meeting minutes as yes for Jones, Young and Grossman.
The resolution does not immediately change taxes; it authorizes staff to prepare public notices, schedule hearings and produce fiscal analyses so the board and the public can evaluate whether to pursue a sales‑tax replacement. Staff said the plan would shift a greater share of the county’s tax burden to retail activity (which, staff noted, receives a substantial portion of sales tax revenue from non‑residents in Warren County). The board scheduled follow‑up hearings and asked staff to prepare public materials for upcoming meetings.
