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(KNZA)--The Brown County Commission continues to consider potential budget cuts as they work toward finalizing a 2026 budget.
The Commission is looking for ways to reduce the proposed 9 mill property tax levy.
Those speaking at an August 25 hearing on the proposed budget urged Commissioners to look for ways to cut spending instead of increasing taxes.
The Commission has discussed several potential cost cutting measures, but have not yet finalized a list of cuts.
Representatives of the Hiawatha Foundation for Economic Development attended Tuesday's meeting to urge the Commission not to cut the organization's funding. The Commission is considering cutting HFED's funding for 2026 almost completely from $25,000 to $5,000.
The Commission was to hold another work session Friday ( Sept. 5th) to continue reviewing the budget.
A final budget must be approved no later than October 1st.
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