Pine County board sets 6% preliminary levy to cover projected shortfall
After extended budget discussion and projections of an approximate $2.4 million shortfall, the Pine County Board voted to set a 6% preliminary levy ($24,782,055) and directed staff to keep seeking cuts and revenue before final adoption.
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County staff told the board the projected 2027 deficit was nearly $2.4 million and said additional time in the fall would be important to identify savings and balance the budget. Commissioners discussed options including modest levy increases, targeted cuts and using some fund balance; several members warned that state and federal cost shifts—particularly to health and human services—are driving the pressure.
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