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FAIRMONT Martin County Commissioners took care of several housekeeping measures on Tuesday. The board approved a motion designating the Truman Tribune as the official legal newspaper for 2021, after some intense discussion.
The board received three bids from three different newspapers, coming from the Truman Tribune, Fairmont Sentinel, and the Fairmont Photo Press. According to County Attorney Terry Viesselman, Minnesota statute states that the bid is to go to the lowest bidder but the board may reject any offer if, in its judgment, the public interest so requires.
Discussion centered around whether circulation numbers equated to transparency, along with comments from constituents on their preferences.
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FAIRMONT On Tuesday Martin County Commissioners approved a resolution adopting a tax levy for 2020, collectible in 2021. The total tax levy was $17.5M, which is a 2.81 percent increase from the previous year.
In a similar vein, the board adopted a resolution establishing expenditures and revenues for 2021. The total for expenditures was $28.6M, while total revenues were set for $11.1M.
The board also approved a resolution to set salaries for Martin County elected officials. The county Attorney will receive a salary of $138,144, the County Auditor/Treasurer will receive a salary of $93,308, the Sheriff will receive $123,094, and the County Recorder will receive $76,918. The salaries reflect a 2.1 percent general wage adjustment increase.