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Supervisors set March 31 public hearing on proposed property-tax levy
Summary
The Warren County Board of Supervisors set a public hearing for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 9 a.m. on proposed property-tax levy rates and approved publishing an estimated summary of the levy and budget notices as required by state law.
The Warren County Board of Supervisors voted March 3 to set a public hearing on the county’s proposed property-tax levy for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the boardroom at the Des Moines County Courthouse and directed the county budget director to publish the required notice and estimated summary.
Chair (speaking as the board chair) and county budget staff presented draft levy figures and an estimated general-basic fund balance of $591,280 (about a 21.22% overall fund balance). The chair noted that prior-year American Rescue Plan funds and a hospital-related revenue change contributed to a lower general-fund balance last year but said fund balances typically improve by year-end.
Cheryl McVay, the county budget director, described submission deadlines to the Department of Management and the timing for the required mailings. The chair emphasized that once published the levy cannot be increased, only reduced.
Supervisor moved to adopt the levy figures and set the hearing; the motion was seconded by Sarah Doty. During roll call Jim Carey and Tom Broker responded in favor and the board approved the hearing date and publishing direction.
The public hearing on March 31 will be the formal opportunity for residents to comment on the proposed levy and estimated budget. Further adjustments would require board action following that hearing.
