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Resident urges commissioners to reject proposed tax hikes during budget hearing
Summary
At the county's budget public hearing a resident urged the commission to reverse a proposed 12.54% property-tax increase, criticized commissioners' pay, and warned of financial hardship for residents.
A local resident who identified herself during the hearing (recorded in the minutes as Diana/Deanna Hardy) used the county's public hearing to oppose the tentative 2026 tax increase, saying it places an unsustainable burden on residents.
"We are strapped. Every time you raise your budget, you take more from us, and then we have less to live on," the commenter said, adding that the county and school‑district increases threaten household finances. Commissioners acknowledged the public comment during the meeting. No immediate change to the tentative budget was made; commissioners noted the tentative nature of the plan and discussed further review before final adoption in December.
