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Elk County adopts 2026 budget, approves resolutions to exceed revenue neutral rate
Summary
The Elk County Board of Commissioners approved two resolutions to levy a property tax rate above the revenue neutral rate and adopted the 2026 county budget; public commenters asked whether increased tax revenue will pay for road maintenance.
The Elk County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt the county’s 2026 budget and approve resolutions to levy a property tax rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate.
Commissioner Russell moved and Commissioner Liebau seconded approval of Resolution 25-07 to levy a property tax rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate and Resolution 25-08 (a roll call vote) to do the same; both motions carried 2-0. The board then approved and adopted the 2026 County Budget as presented.
During the public hearing, members of the public raised questions about how the tax increase will be used, asking whether the additional revenue would be applied to maintaining and fixing county roads. Commissioners directed taxpayers to report road issues through the Public Works office. The board closed the Rural Fire and County RNR & Budget hearings at 1:33 p.m. before proceeding to regular business.
The actions on Sept. 8 included formal adoption of the 2026 county budget and two separate resolutions authorizing a tax levy above the revenue neutral rate (Resolutions 25-07 and 25-08). The minutes record the vote on each motion as "motion carried 2-0."
