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Buffalo County Board of Equalization approves one Elderly Assessment Freeze, closes 2026 books
Summary
The Buffalo County Board of Equalization on May 5, 2026 approved one Elderly Assessment Freeze after Director of Equalization Lee Sinkie discussed the program and voted to close the Board's 2026 books; no executive session was requested and the meeting adjourned.
Chairman Dawn Cable called the Buffalo County Board of Equalization to order at 1:10 p.m. on May 5, 2026. Commissioner Donita Loudner and Commissioner Rex Zastrow were present; Director of Equalization Lee Sinkie and Auditor Debra Morrison were also in attendance.
Director of Equalization Lee Sinkie addressed the board and "discussed the Elderly Assessment Freeze," according to the meeting transcript. Following that discussion, Commissioner Donita Loudner moved to approve one assessment freeze; Commissioner Rex Zastrow seconded the motion and the motion carried. The transcript does not specify the name of the beneficiary, the property affected, or other eligibility details for the approved freeze.
After the Elderly Assessment Freeze motion, Commissioner Rex Zastrow moved to close the books for the 2026 Board of Equalization; Commissioner Donita Loudner seconded and the motion carried. The board recorded that no executive session was requested during the meeting.
Commissioner Donita Loudner then moved to adjourn; Commissioner Rex Zastrow seconded and the motion carried with all voting Aye. The transcript includes no further directions, reporting deadlines, or implementation steps related to the approved assessment freeze.
