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Road and Drainage District Assessment Rates for FY 2026-2027

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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.

Public comments (4)

OpposedYassine RowzaniJun 23, 2026

Expressed concern over a 400% assessment increase over 11 years, questioned the legal justification for bypassing methodology updates, and asked for a 0% cap.

Road and Drainage District Governing Body - Special Meeting Budget - Jun 23, 2026 · 0:35 →
OpposedDebbie McDowellJun 23, 2026

Argued that the 2023 methodology explicitly scheduled zero percent increases for fiscal year 2027 and criticized fund transfers and uncollected developer contributions.

Road and Drainage District Governing Body - Special Meeting Budget - Jun 23, 2026 · 3:05 →
OpposedMichael Scott SmithJun 23, 2026

Expressed opposition to another rate increase presented without adequate detail, urging commissioners to protect fixed-income residents.

Road and Drainage District Governing Body - Special Meeting Budget - Jun 23, 2026 · 23:46 →
OpposedDebbie McDowellJun 23, 2026

Reiterated opposition to the rate hike, stating unforeseen circumstances were not supported in the methodology report and pointing to general fund transfers.

Road and Drainage District Governing Body - Special Meeting Budget - Jun 23, 2026 · 24:24 →