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2 issues in taxes budget with critical priority

CriticalTaxes Budget

2026 Property Tax Revaluation Suspended

Dozens of residents complained their property appraisals were inaccurate and inconsistent, and the board unanimously suspended the 2026 revaluation, hired a reviewer for Vincent Valuations' figures, and moved the revaluation to 2027. The county paid the firm about $2.3 million.

6 mentionsLast discussed Jul 21, 2026

CriticalTaxes Budget

FY 2026-2027 County Budget

Commissioners wrestled with a growing list of recurring positions against rising property values from revaluation, urging the manager to fund only what's essential and consider a hiring freeze on discretionary adds.

5 mentionsLast discussed Jun 24, 2026