In one of his last meetings as a Goodhue County commissioner, Barney Nesseth pleaded with the board not to increase the countyâs 2021 property tax levy.
Nesseth, during its Dec. 15 meeting, felt taxpayers needed relief due to the wrath of COVID-19 on many area residents. Opponents of the proposal felt it was unwise to make cuts not knowing what impact the virus could have on state aid and other county revenue.
While Commissioner Jason Majerus backed the proposal, Nessethâs motion failed 3-2.
Nesseth, who represents southwest Goodhue County, reminded the board that in August it agreed to discuss keeping the levy flat when considering approving the 2021 levy and budget.