The Wright County Supervisors held a public hearing Feb. 8 on their property tax increase.
ââThe plan calls for a 7.24% increase in the General Basic and General Supplemental tax levy. This will increase spending by $367,073 next year. The Rural Services Fund will spend $40,000 more, which is a 2% increase.
ââAuditor Betty Ellis said the increases were necessary to fund ongoing maintenance to buildings and equipment, the Covid-19 response, Public Health reorganization, and work at the communication center.
ââThere were no comments from the public.
ââHowever, several citizens voiced concerns about snow removal. Landowners on gravel roads complained about inadequate plowing that left deep snow. They noted that they had to open roads themselves to feed livestock and to get around, especially over the weekend.