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Property tax levy

Sep 15, 2026

The preliminary 2027 levy and budget, an 8.77% levy increase

Result as recorded: passed unanimously 7-0, September 2026

  • YesLisa LeifeldVoted yes on the preliminary 2027 levy and budget, an 8.77% levy increase (passed unanimously 7-0, September 2026).
  • YesTim LawrenceVoted yes on the preliminary 2027 levy and budget, an 8.77% levy increase (passed unanimously 7-0, September 2026).
  • —Dave PembleSeconded the motion to approve the preliminary 2027 levy and budget, an 8.77% levy increase (passed unanimously 7-0, September 2026).
  • —DawnMarie VihrachoffMade the motion to approve the preliminary 2027 levy and budget, an 8.77% levy increase (passed unanimously 7-0, September 2026).

Hastings Journal · Sep 15, 2026Link

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