Tax Levy Increased $100,000

•November 27, 2019•
By Mike Brothers

The Moultrie County Board approved the FY2020 Budget and Levy at the Nov. 14 meeting.
County board and budget committee chair Dave McCabe explained that although the proposed total tax levy for the county had increased by $100,000 over the previous levy to $2,740,000 the amount is $38,533 below the 105% increase that would require Truth in Taxation notice and hearing.
Board member Tyler Graven requested McCabe to review the previous levy amounts which totaled $2,635,500. The board voted 5 to 3 for the 2020 tax levy.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.