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Chippewa County Proposes 3.2% Levy Increase for 2027 Budget

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What happened

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The Chippewa County board proposed a budget for 2027 totaling $129.06 million. The proposed tax levy would increase by 3.23%, rising from $22.33 million to $23.05 million. The budget includes adding a social worker and an environmental health specialist, but does not include an EMS coordinator.

From leadertelegram.com

Why it matters

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The proposed levy increase directly impacts property taxes in Chippewa County. The county administrator noted that challenges include a competitive market for retaining employees and increasing costs for infrastructure and highway projects.

From leadertelegram.com

Who's involved

  • Chippewa CountyThe county proposing the budget and levy increase.
  • boardThe board responsible for voting on the proposed budget increase.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Department of Human ServicesSpeculative

    The Department of Human Services might see increased operational costs due to the new social worker position.

  • Public HealthSpeculative

    Public Health might see increased operational costs due to the new environmental health specialist.

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