A new budget has been approved, which includes a tax increase to address road maintenance needs and the impact of new state tax exemption laws. The increase is approximately.0136 per $100 of property value, resulting in a total of around $760 for the average homeowner. Road upkeep is a key responsibility of the county government.

Further details on the budget and tax increase are available. The original proposed tax rate was higher, but was reduced as some commissioners were hesitant to raise taxes without voter approval.

More information on the new budget and its implications can be found through the original source.