BP: County eyes 4.48 percent levy increase

BEMIDJI—With rising costs and a revenue stream ending, the Beltrami County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to pass a preliminary tax levy increase of 4.48 percent and a budget that will impact staffing levels.

The impacts from county staffing was the main topic at Tuesday's meeting as County Administrator Kay Mack informed the board about staff reductions, promotions and hires.

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