Washington County board approves ad valorem requests from local school districts

Aug 3, 2026

The board approved ad valorem (property tax) requests and accompanying budgets from multiple local school districts, including a $3.95 million ad valorem request for Leland and a $28.98 million revenue projection for Western School District; officials cited inflation and unplanned infrastructure costs as drivers.

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Board President McGee presided as representatives from Leland, Western (Western High) and Hollandale school districts presented ad valorem resolutions and the county board approved each request.

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