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Board votes to notify clerk that Leavenworth County intends to remain revenue neutral for 2027
Summary
County finance staff presented a revenue‑neutral budget option and commissioners voted to notify the county clerk of the board's intent to remain revenue neutral for the general levy and special funds for 2027; staff recommended the step to permit further study of alternatives.
County finance staff presented the board with a revenue‑neutral budget option for 2027 and recommended the commission notify the county clerk that it intends to remain revenue neutral for both the general mill levy and special funds.
Finance staff explained that a combination of carryover funds and modest revenue increases (including ambulance reimbursements) made a 2027 revenue‑neutral budget feasible without reducing core services for one year. Staff also outlined items excluded from the revenue‑neutral option, including an information‑systems position and certain wage requests for emergency management.
Commissioners moved and seconded motions to notify the county clerk of the board’s intent to remain revenue neutral for both the general levy and special funds. Chair (speaker 1) called the votes and commissioners recorded votes in the affirmative; the board directed staff to submit the required notice to the clerk.
Why it matters: A revenue‑neutral decision affects the county’s property‑tax calculations for the coming year and can impact how much relief property owners see if cities and school districts do not likewise reduce levies.
What happens next: Staff will submit the notice to the county clerk and continue budget work for adoption under required timelines.
