Administrator outlines regional housing/tax‑base plan and asks board direction on library request

Jul 7, 2026

County administrator reported progress on a Greater Bemidji‑led strategic plan to expand tax base and workforce housing, and asked how to treat a library request for $481,740.50 in preliminary levy calculations as the county begins budget work.

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The county administrator provided a brief update on a regional strategic plan drafted with Greater Bemidji and city partners to identify resources, obstacles and opportunities for expanding the tax base and workforce housing. He said Greater Bemidji will likely administer the plan if partner organizations agree and that the county will present a fuller plan to the board this summer.

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