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County budget in crisis, while CRC pushes new mandate
The Charter Review Commission just voted to advance a permanent new county position—the “Water Resources Specialist”—based on claims of a $14 million surplus. But the truth came out too late: the money is a reserve, not extra cash. County Administrator Todd Mielke wasn’t allowed to clarify the budget until after the vote. Now, with that amendment moving forward and the County Commissioners proposing a 38% county-general property tax increase, taxpayers are left asking: Who’s minding the money—and why are we always the ones paying for it?
Two major developments this week reveal growing…
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