Taylor County Board Finalizes 2025/2026 Budget and Tax Rates
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The Frame
This document establishes the total spending plan and property tax rates for Taylor County residents for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Taylor County Property Owners
Property owners are subject to the approved millage rates and subdivision-specific assessments.
Taylor County Sheriff's Office
The office is subject to the finalized budget allocation for the 2025/2026 fiscal year.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The total approved budget for FY 2025/2026 is $101,315,281.
- The board approved a general revenue millage rate of 7.2426 mills.
- The solid waste assessment was set at $178.00 per household.
- The budget passed with a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Newman dissenting.
- The aggregate millage rate of 8.2356 mills is 12.23% lower than the roll-back rate.
Why It Matters
This document establishes the total spending plan and property tax rates for Taylor County residents for the upcoming fiscal year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new solid waste assessment fee?
Did the public provide input on the budget?
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Voting Record
Approve solid waste assessment for FY 2025/2026 at $178.00.
Total
2
Yes
2
No
0
Present
0
Not Voting
0
Abstain
0
How they voted (2)
Roll-Call Votes
5 motions voted on at this meeting · extracted from the official minutes
Adopt Final Assessment Resolutions: Adopt the final rate assessment resolutions for FY 2025/2026 for listed subdivisions.
passedAdopt Final Budget: Approve the budget at $101,315,281.
passedAdopt General Fund Millage Rate: Adopt a millage rate by resolution of 7.246 mills on the county wide valuation to be used in general fund.
passedAdopt MSTU Millage Rate: Adopt a millage rate, by resolution, of 1.2250 mills on the unincorporated property valuation, to be used in the MSTU.
passedAdopt Solid Waste Assessment: Approve solid waste assessment for FY 2025/2026 at $178.00.
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Discoveries
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Budgetary Constraint
The board explicitly discussed the need to cut the budget and avoid using reserves, resulting in a 4-1 split vote on the final budget package.
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Sources
www.taylorcountygov.com
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