Commissioners reiterate long‑standing reluctance to bring PACE program countywide

Jun 2, 2026

A commissioner raised a PACE program inquiry; board members reiterated prior positions not to adopt or enable PACE financing countywide, citing concerns that the program can operate like a government‑backed lending entity assessed through property tax mechanisms.

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Commissioner Troutman (speaker 5) told the board he had received information about the PACE program and asked whether Polk County should consider participation. "We obviously are not participating in that program," Troutman said, summarizing the board’s historical posture.

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