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The city of Ames heard from the two finalists for city assessor, a position directly related to residents property taxes.
The city hosted public presentations from Cass County Assessor Brenda Nelson and Boone County Assessor Paul Overton, both vying for the Ames position, broadcasted via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The city assessor is responsible for assessing all real estate within city limits to determine property taxes. The position became vacant after former City Assessor Greg Lynch decided to retire after 15 years on the job.
The two candidates not only share their current job title in common, but both come from agricultural upbringings as well.
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Editor s note: This article has been updated due to an error. Councilmember David Martin moved for a one-time increase of $30,640 to the Commission on the Arts funding.
The Ames City Council made final adjustments to the budget, upping funding for the arts and discussing a funding cut for the county s volunteer center.
The council wrapped up the budgeting process at Tuesday s meeting, voting on funding for county social services programs, the arts and the addition of a new project that adds color to storm drain inlets and educates on environmental impact.
The budget will go into effect at the start of the next fiscal year in July.
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