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Board holds Truth in Taxation hearing on proposed 6% levy increase; reconvenes and closes for labor negotiations
Summary
During the Truth in Taxation meeting recessed from the regular session, Chairman Norman Holmen explained a preliminary 6% tax-levy increase; property owners raised valuation concerns. The board later closed the regular meeting for labor-negotiation strategy (6:49–7:09 p.m.).
The board recessed its regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. for the annual Truth in Taxation hearing. Chairman Norman Holmen provided an update on the preliminary tax levy and explained the reasoning for the proposed 6% increase. Multiple attendees raised concerns about property valuations; Holmen explained the process for addressing valuations and provided County Assessor contact information. The Truth in Taxation meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
The regular meeting reconvened shortly thereafter for remaining business. At 6:49 p.m. the board voted to close the meeting to discuss strategy for labor negotiations; Commissioners Holmen, Stevens, Appel, Anderson, Gravley and County Coordinator Kelly Thongvivong were present. The closed meeting was reopened at 7:09 p.m., and the regular meeting adjourned the same evening.
The minutes record the levy proposal percentage and procedural steps for citizens to raise valuation concerns; no final levy adoption is recorded in these minutes.
