2020 draft tentative budget keeps Lewis County taxes stable
The
The tax levy is estimated to increase by 3.82% from
Total revenue is anticipated to increase by about 6%, from
A number of departments may see a significant increase in their budgets next year, although very few were granted all funds requested.
With a 72% increase proposed for the
Budgetary "structural changes" are cited as the main reason for the increase, which will result in a
A crew leader in the Recreation, Forestry, Trails and Parks is budgeted for an upgrade from a part-time to full-time position, adding
Despite a
While most departments had increases of less than 10% in their budgets for next year and some had small decreases, a few departments were able to cut their spending significantly compared to last year.
Those that have decreased the most include the
The board will discuss the draft tentative budget again in the next committee meeting in preparation for the public hearing that is likely set for
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