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Morgan County holds first public hearing on proposed 2026 millage rate; two residents oppose
Summary
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held the first of three public hearings on July 9, 2026, to consider the proposed 2026 millage rate. County Manager Adam Mestres presented an overview; two Madison residents spoke in opposition and no final rate was adopted.
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners held the first of three public hearings to set the 2026 millage rate on July 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Morgan County Administration Building boardroom. County Manager Adam Mestres presented the proposed millage-rate information and reviewed the rate‑setting process, and Chairman Blake McCormack opened the floor for public comment.
Two Madison residents—Jim Nix (1421 Plantation Rd.) and Don Guess (1251 Double Bridges Rd.)—spoke in opposition to the proposed millage rate. The meeting minutes record that both speakers opposed the proposal but do not include verbatim statements or details of the arguments they raised.
No formal vote on a millage rate was taken at the hearing; the transcript identifies this session as the first of three public hearings on the matter and indicates that further hearings will precede any final board action. After public comment, Commissioner Nathan Park moved to adjourn at 6:25 p.m.; Commissioner Philipp von Hanstein seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Present for the hearing were Chairman Blake McCormack, Vice‑Chairman Ben Riden, Commissioners Carl Jones, Philipp von Hanstein and Nathan Park. County Manager Adam Mestres and Assistant County Manager Mark Williams attended; County Clerk Kim Cox attested the minutes. The board will continue the millage‑rate process at subsequent hearings where additional public input may be recorded.
