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Resident says he will sue county, alleges hidden emails and unlawful tax
Summary
At the Oct. 28 Crow Wing County board meeting, public commenter Mr. Scheffler accused county officials of imposing an unlawful tax on his property, said the county is hiding emails, and announced he will file a new lawsuit; the board took no formal action during open forum.
Mr. Scheffler used the open-forum slot at the Oct. 28 Crow Wing County board meeting to accuse county officials of misconduct and to announce litigation. He said Commissioner Franzen "decided to commit a crime by putting a a lawful tax on my my property" and accused the county of hiding emails that he says show officials conspired; he added, "Justice will be served as it was the other 2 times."
The board did not take any immediate action during open forum. Chair Barrows moved the meeting on to routine business after Scheffler concluded. Scheffler also criticized local reporting and urged the board to "step up to the plate and do the right thing" rather than "dumping it off on the taxpayers," saying the dispute will cost county taxpayers if it proceeds to court.
No county official offered a legal response on the record at the meeting; the county attorney was present online but reported no items. The board's minutes and later public records will document any formal filings or staff responses; Scheffler said he will request the emails again through records processes.
