2026 County Budget

Thanked the board but warned that 3.5% annual tax increases double property taxes every 20 years — a $10,000 bill becomes $80,000 by age 85. Urged the board to stop compounding increases.

Asked whether the budget includes a line item to pay off the solar panel (it's paid off) and about the rate of ratable base increases, encouraging the board to work within revenue growth.