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Palo Alto County Board closes public hearing on proposed FY27 tax levy after no public comment
Summary
The Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors opened a public hearing on the proposed FY27 tax levy on March 31, 2026; County Auditor Carmen Moser reviewed HF718-required budget statements, no members of the public spoke, and the board closed the hearing and adjourned at 8:19 a.m.
The Palo Alto County Board of Supervisors convened a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2027 tax levy at the courthouse in Emmetsburg on March 31, 2026. Chair Linus Solberg called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m., led the Pledge of Allegiance and opened the hearing, with Supervisors Keith Wirtz, Ronald Graettinger, Craig Merrill and Roger Faulstick present alongside County Attorney Anne Quail and County Auditor Carmen Moser.
Auditor Carmen Moser explained the budget statements required by HF718 and supplied copies of the proposed tax levy to the board and the public record. The record notes that no members of the public were present to speak. Supervisor Ronald Graettinger moved to close the public hearing; Supervisor Keith Wirtz seconded. The board adjourned the hearing at 8:19 a.m. and the minutes were signed by Chair Linus Solberg and Auditor Carmen Moser. The motion carried; the transcript does not record a roll-call vote tally.
