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Meeting highlights—Millage ballot language approved
On the last day of April 2026, the Board of Commissioners debated whether to keep tax increases off the ballot or to add them so that residents can choose more taxes if they want them.
Meeting highlights—Committees discuss compensation, a millage, and a fee on trash
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, commissioners met to consider money to be spent on compensation and money to be brought in through taxation.
Meeting highlights—A new position for Legal Services
With adjournment not happening until 11 pm, the March 24, 2026, Board of Commissioners meeting was a five-hour event. In that time, commissioners discussed a Department of Legal Services and Plan of Organization, and board seats were filled.
Meeting highlights—Committees examine legal support, Road Commission addresses gravel roads
On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, Board committees considered a prior legal counsel structure and a change in the pre-approval of contracts. The Road Commission visited with a winter update.
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