Veterans' stormwater and garbage fee exemptions
Summary
The board cut the 100% garbage-fee exemption for totally and permanently disabled veterans to 50%. Several speakers and two commissioners objected, calling it unfair to veterans on fixed incomes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Disabled veterans who currently pay nothing for garbage service will begin paying half the assessment.
The county's general fund and other ratepayers.
Totally and permanently disabled veterans, who will now pay 50% of garbage assessments.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners - Sep 8, 2026
Weeks of vocal pushback from disabled veterans led the Board to restore the stormwater assessment exemption to 100%, costing about $250,000 from reserves. The garbage fee exemption, cut to 50%, remains at issue and several commissioners want it revisited.
Board of County Commissioners - Aug 25, 2026
The board cut the 100% garbage-fee exemption for totally and permanently disabled veterans to 50%. Several speakers and two commissioners objected, calling it unfair to veterans on fixed incomes.
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