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Commissioners approve small adjustment to North Beach tax‑differential amid calls for more town engagement
Summary
County staff said the same data‑driven methodology produced only a fractional increase for North Beach's tax‑differential; commissioners approved the rate while several members urged extra outreach to local officials before adoption.
Finance staff told commissioners the new calculation methodology yields only a fractional increase for the Town of North Beach; the presenter said the rate adjustment required only a "fraction of a penny" increase and emphasized the county will continue to collaborate with town administrators on methodology and communications. Linda Turner, county administrator, said she had texted the town administrator and provided clarification on the rate prior to the meeting.
Commissioners debated whether to delay action to allow North Beach representatives to appear in person. County staff and the deputy director of budget explained state timing and budget‑adoption deadlines require concurrence at the meeting; the board moved, seconded and approved the recommended North Beach differential for the FY27 budget.
Deputy director Mary Andes said the change is a stepping stone toward greater town engagement in coming years, and staff offered to provide calculation details to the town and schedule follow‑up discussions.
