FY 2026-2027 Tentative Budget and Millage Rate

Suggested that the county should attract more residents and broaden its tax base by lowering property taxes rather than relying on tax increases.

Expressed concern that rising property taxes are pricing elderly homeowners out of their homes and argued that property taxes disproportionately impact homeowners compared to sales or gas taxes.

Stated that budget exercises happen every year and that staffing and service levels must be managed effectively regardless of external tax amendment debates.