Tax Administrator Melissa Radke presented the proposed Schedule of Values for Brunswick County's 2027 reappraisal, explained the state-mandated process and timelines, and asked the board to set a public hearing on Oct. 19; commissioners approved that date.

Administrator Leonard presented a balanced 2027 operating budget that preserves core services while funding targeted investments (childcare, homelessness response, PC replacements, capital projects); the committee voted unanimously to accept the administrator’s proposed budget and move it toward publication and public hearing.

A citizen petition sponsored by committee member Dennis would reduce the Community Preservation Act surcharge from 3% to 2%, returning an estimated $900,000 to taxpayers but forfeiting roughly $190,000 in annual state matching funds; the CPC and other stakeholders urged caution, citing long-term debt-service and program impacts. The committee asked staff to map CPA-eligible capital needs before Town Meeting.

County commissioners voted to publish the proposed 2027 budget as presented and set a public hearing for Aug. 31 to gather taxpayer feedback after reviewing department cuts and levy adjustments that leave the tentative mill rate at 41.903.

Assessor Judy Hickman told the board the county’s 2025 sales ratio study shows assessed values average 44% below market and reviewed outreach steps ahead of the Jan. 1, 2027 reappraisal, encouraging residents to check property record cards at public events and the courthouse.

Hazelwood School District CFO Christopher Norman told the council Prop H (Aug. 4) is a 0‑rate levy transfer of 30¢ from debt service to operations intended to offset more than $4 million in lost state funding and maintain programs without raising taxpayers' overall rate.

Taxpayers face $42 million total cost for new pool, exceeding initial $36.3 million estimate.

The Public Insurance and Pensions Committee heard proponent testimony for House Bill 473, which would prohibit government agencies from paying the employee share of public pension contributions and require total compensation to be disclosed plainly.

Treasurer Oco warns of full tax rates if renewal levy fails.

The Brainerd Public School District board voted to place a 10‑year operating referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot that would request $865 per pupil (adjusted for inflation) and begin with taxes payable in 2027; board members debated timing, levy offsets and long‑term maintenance funds before approving the measure.

Department of Revenue officials described voluntary compliance programs, identity verification and enforcement tools that yielded about $512 million in collections in 2025 and roughly $270 million in fraud prevented over four years; the department outlined commissioner filings, criminal prosecutions and expanded interagency data sharing.

County Treasurer Josie Irene explains benefits of installment payments for property taxes.

Assessment Board announces key dates and updates for 2025 tax notices and exemptions.

Burke County officials debate implications of state property tax law and citizens' confusion

County officials request funding to support additional attorney assistants and salary increases.

Town council details $9.2 million in appropriations and $3.4 million tax increase.

Commissioners support 5% tax increase for employee pay raises amid budget discussions.

Homeowners and commissioners pressed Sedgwick County over a final appraisal report, citing thousands of informal appeals, examples of large reductions after appeals, and proposing reforms including a taxpayers advocate and a hearing officer panel.