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O'Brien County supervisors close Fiscal 2027 property tax levy hearing after brief discussion
Summary
The O'Brien County Board of Supervisors opened a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal 2027 property tax levy at 9:00 a.m. on March 31, 2026, discussed how the county's levy compares to others and the role of potential state legislation, and closed the hearing by unanimous motion at 9:15 a.m.
The O'Brien County Board of Supervisors opened a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal 2027 property tax levy at 9:00 a.m. on March 31, 2026. Chair Nancy McDowell presided; the record shows all board members present and one member of the public in attendance. The board discussed comparisons between O'Brien County's current levy rate and those of other counties in the state as well as factors influencing levy levels, including legislation and possible future restrictions on local levy authority.
Supervisor Vanden Hull moved to close the hearing; Supervisor Rohwer seconded. The motion to close the hearing at 9:15 a.m. "carried by all ayes," according to the meeting minutes. County Auditor Rhea Schmalen and Chair Nancy McDowell attested to the record. The transcript does not provide an individual roll-call vote or the exact number of board members recorded as voting; that detail is marked as not specified in the official minutes.
