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Lenox City Council opens public hearing on proposed FY27 property tax levy
Summary
At a March 23 special meeting the Lenox City Council opened and then closed a public hearing on the proposed FY27 property tax levy; two residents raised questions about their tax statements and city staff advised them to contact the Taylor County Assessor.
The Lenox City Council held a special meeting March 23, 2026, and opened a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2027 property tax levy, council minutes show.
Mayor Douglas called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. at City Hall. Council members Peterson, Huffman, Tull, Hodges and Beck were present. City Administrator Allison Kitzman and City Clerk Dawne Bowman attended; visitors listed in the minutes included Linda Kemery, George Pryor and Colleen Larimer.
During the public hearing, Council member Peterson moved to open the hearing on the Proposed Property Tax Levy for FY27; the motion was seconded by Tull. Resident Linda Kemery brought a copy of her property tax statement and asked questions about it. According to the minutes, she was encouraged to continue contacting the Taylor County Assessor for resolution.
Visitor George Pryor also raised questions about his tax statement; City Administrator Allison Kitzman assisted him and provided clarification during the hearing. Colleen Larimer’s arrival at 5:25 p.m. was recorded in the minutes but no comments from her are recorded.
Council member Tull moved to close the public hearing at 5:30 p.m.; the motion was seconded by Beck and carried with an all-ayes vote. Hodges then moved to adjourn the meeting; Beck seconded and the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
The council did not record any formal vote on the proposed levy itself in the minutes excerpt provided. The minutes note residents’ questions and that staff directed them to the Taylor County Assessor for further follow-up. No future meeting date or next procedural step on the levy is specified in the provided minutes.
