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Commission schedules public work session on SB 96 county sales tax for June 22
Summary
Brookings County commissioners agreed to hold a public work session on June 22 at 6 p.m. to review Senate Bill 96 — the statute authorizing a county sales tax option to offset owner‑occupied property taxes — and to invite subject experts prior to the law's July 1 effective date.
The commission agreed during its June 4 meeting to schedule a public evening work session on June 22 to examine Senate Bill 96, the new law that allows counties to enact a local sales tax option intended to offset owner‑occupied property taxes.
Commissioners said the subject has potential to affect many residents and asked staff to invite knowledgeable presenters, including a former legislator or staff with budget experience, to lay out the statutory mechanics and implications. One commissioner said it is important to get accurate information from subject‑matter experts rather than rely on Internet summaries.
Staff suggested the June 22 date would allow time to prepare material for the public and to coordinate notice; commissioners agreed the meeting should be open to the public and timed to allow residents to attend before the law takes effect July 1.
