Printer Friendly
Email to a Friend
(KNZA)--The Jackson County Commission has adopted a 2014 budget of $13 million that calls for a 1.8 mill increase in the property tax levy.
The action followed a hearing this week drawing no public comment.
The property tax levy increase comes despite a nearly $3.3 million increase in the county’s assessed valuation and is being attributed to unfunded mandates from the federal and state governments.
Commissioners noted additional funding was included in the budget for the Affordable Care Act, although its not yet known exactly how it will affect the county’s current health insurance plan. Also funding was included for additional security measures at the courthouse to comply with the state’s new conceal carry law.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
One person injured in Brown Co rollover crash
Atchison man pleads not guilty to charges in Brown Co case
Two killed in two-vehicle Otoe County crash
Sunday evening kitchen fires battled in Atchison; one injured
St. Joseph Mo man killed in KS crash
Pole struck Friday; young cyclist struck Saturday in Atchison hit and run
U.S. 75 project to begin Monday in Brown Co
Woman arrested after Holton search warrant
Richardson County Board denies grievances
Former Atchison Co Commissioner passes at 97
Officer bitten during Atchison arrest
Mayetta man faces child sex-crimes in Shawnee Co
Project to begin Monday on U.S. 36 in Fairview
New Brown Co Special Education director hired
Annual activities planned for Saturday in Atchison
"Highly anticipated" blackout plates coming to KS
Falls City Council takes action on vacant properties
LATEST STORIES
Falls City School Board personnel changes and hears facility plan update
Pottawatomie Co Sheriff's Office K9 dies
Atchison man arrested following pursuit
City Commission approves removal of breed-specific dog ban
Robinson placed under boil water advisory Tuesday
Officer bitten during Atchison arrest
Peace Officers to be honored Thursday with KS flag formation
Hiawatha, Ks 66434