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Residents raise tax-rumor concerns and report dangerous dog in Howard

Elk County Board of Commissioners · August 25, 2025
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Summary

During public comment at the Aug. 25 Elk County commissioners meeting, Renae Triboulet asked whether a rumor that property taxes would rise 27% was true; Chairman Doug Hendricks said taxes are going up 'but not 27%.' Gary Evans reported a vicious dog in Howard he said has bitten people and that the sheriff's department has not responded.

Renae Triboulet asked the board during the public forum whether a circulating rumor that property taxes would increase by 27% was true. Chairman Doug Hendricks responded, "taxes are going up but not 27%." The board did not provide a specific percentage in open session.

Later in public comment, Gary Evans reported a dangerous dog in Howard that has bitten people and said the Sheriff’s Department had not acted on the complaint. The minutes record Mr. Evans’ concern but do not note any immediate follow-up or direction to sheriff’s staff in open session.