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Beltrami County Faces Funding Challenges: Libraries and Tax Increases at the Forefront

Overview: During a recent Beltrami County Board of Commissioners meeting, the issues of library funding and a proposed property tax levy increase dominated the agenda. The board grappled with budgetary constraints, state mandates, and the implications of a 9.63% property tax levy increase. Public comments underscored concerns about significant cuts to essential services, including libraries, amid ongoing fiscal pressures.

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County Administrator:
Thomas Barry
County Council Officials:
Craig Gaasvig, Joe Gould, Scott Winger, Tim Sumner, John Carlson

Towns:
Alaska Township, Battle Township, Bemidji, Bemidji Township, Benville Township, Birch Township, Blackduck, Buzzle Township, Cormant Township, Durand Township, Eckles Township, Frohn Township, Funkley, Grant Valley Township, Hagali Township, Hamre Township, Hines Township, Hornet Township, Jones Township, Kelliher, Kelliher Township, Lammers Township, Langor Township, Lee Township, Liberty Township, Maple Ridge Township, Minnie Township, Moose Lake Township, Nebish Township, Northern Township, Obrien Township, Port Hope Township, Quiring Township, Roosevelt Township, Shooks Township, Shotley Township, Solway, Spruce Grove Township, Steenerson Township, Sugar Bush Township, Summit Township, Taylor Township, Ten Lake Township, Tenstrike, Turtle Lake Township, Turtle River, Turtle River Township, Waskish Township, Wilton, Woodrow Township

Beltrami County Faces Funding Challenges: Libraries and Tax Increases at the Forefront

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