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Cedar County holds public hearing on FY2026-27 budget as residents raise concerns about cuts, taxes and board size
Summary
At a public hearing April 14, the Cedar County Board of Supervisors heard concerns from residents and staff about proposed service cuts, property-tax impacts and a proposal to reduce the board from five to three members as it considers the FY2026-27 budget.
The Cedar County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. on April 14, 2026, to receive comment on the proposed FY2026-27 county budget and certification of taxes.
County staff and residents attended the hearing. Those in attendance included county officials such as Assistant Engineer Anderson, Treasurer Delaney, EMS Director Dinsch, Public Health Director Wagaman, Finance Director Dauber and Sheriff Wethington, as well as residents Philip Young, Barb Gerot, Suzan Erem and others.
Discussion at the hearing focused on several central concerns: proposed cuts to county services, the effect of the budget on property-tax bills, uncertainties about ending fund balances, and a proposal to change the Board of Supervisors from five members to three. Attendees also raised questions about zoning and where responsibility for certain issues lies between state and local governments.
The Board did not record any formal votes on the budget in the portion of the transcript provided. The hearing served as the opportunity for staff briefings and public input; no final certification or adoption was recorded in the segments supplied here.
What happens next: the public hearing is part of the county’s formal budget process; the Board will proceed with any required follow-up steps, including responses to public comments and formal board action on adoption or certification at a later agenda if not completed during this meeting.
