Sherman County commissioners vote not to exceed revenue-neutral property tax rate

At a special meeting, the Sherman County Board of Commissioners voted to not set the county's property tax rate above the revenue-neutral level. A commissioner made the motion to "not to exceed revenue neutral," it was seconded, and the Chair called for a voice vote; ayes were voiced and no opposing ayes were recorded. The Chair then declared the motion passed.

The motion was introduced after the commissioners discussed the revenue notice that frames the budget process. "I'd just like to make a comment and appreciate all the work that the county employees and Ashley put into helping this budget go through," said the commissioner who moved the motion. The Chair added, "They did a great job," in reference to staff assistance.

No numerical tax-rate figures or vote tallies were recorded in the transcript. The commissioners' action, as stated in the meeting record, means they chose not to adopt a property tax rate higher than the revenue-neutral figure presented to the board; the transcript does not specify the revenue-neutral percentage or any dollar amounts.

After the vote, a commissioner moved to adjourn the special meeting. That motion was seconded, and the Chair called a voice vote; the meeting was then adjourned.

The transcript does not specify next steps, a follow-up hearing date, or additional budget details.