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Board approves levy request at $1.30 per $1,000 and opens pro/con committee applications
Summary
The board voted to submit a levy request at $1.30 per $1,000 assessed value (one of two options presented) and announced applications for independent pro and con committees; staff warned that levy equalization changes could reduce state matching by about $156,000 for lower levy rates.
Trustees approved a levy resolution to ask the county for collection at $1.30 per $1,000 of assessed value and announced that applications to serve on independent pro and con committees will be available to the public.
Pete reviewed levy modeling presented by a consultant, explaining that historical collection and reassessment fluctuations mean the amount actually collected often differs slightly from the rate requested. He noted that choosing a lower levy rate reduces eligibility for levy equalization from the state and estimated a loss of about $156,000 if the board moves from a $1.50 rate to the $1.30 option.
After discussion about voter sensitivity to rate increases and the uncertain future of state equalization funding, the board moved and seconded a resolution to pursue the $1.30 option; the motion passed on a voice/roll call. Staff said applications for pro and con committees will be posted and the district will report committee chairs to the county as required. Staff also emphasized these committees are independent and not district‑sanctioned.
