County budget features surplus even after raises for employeesThe

Posted on July 21, 2021

Thanks to rising property values and an increase in state revenue, the Taylor County Commission started its 2021-22 budget process this week looking at surpluses in both of its primary funds — even after budgeting $1 per hour raises for most county employees.

According to figures from Taylor County Property Appraiser Shawna Beach, the county’s gross taxable value is projected to increase $81.5 million this year to a total of $1.6 billion, a jump of 5.28%.

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