Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Monroe County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in taxes budget with high priority
Nonprofit funding for fire, rescue, E-911 and animal welfare
Local nonprofits get $1.4 million, with the biggest chunks going to the fire association, E-911 and Friends of Animals.
FY 2026-27 property tax levy — no increase for fourth year
Commissioners set next year's property tax rate at $1.5228 per $100, keeping taxes flat for a fourth straight year. The rate funds schools, roads, debt and general county operations.
County budget appropriations for FY 2026-27
The full county budget funds sheriff, jail, ambulance service, highways and schools for the coming year. Commissioner Roger Thomas cast the lone no vote.
FY 2025-26 general fund budget amendments
A dozen amendments moved money for everything from the county rodeo to workers' comp premiums and sheriff's department needs. Mostly housekeeping, but the $80,568 workers' comp bill is real money coming from reserves.