Incumbents win races for state, federal offices
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An election worker assists a Worthington resident with his ballot during in-person voting on Nov. 3 at the Worthington Area YMCA. (Tim Middagh/The Globe)
While the U.S. presidential election made headlines across the nation and the world, Worthington and Nobles County had their own campaigns as well this past year.
In the city of Worthington, Chris Kielblock won the right to represent Ward 1 on the Worthington City Council and replace retiring councilman and former mayor Alan Oberloh. Kielblock earned 59.06% of the vote total to defeat Aida Simon, who had 40.47%.
Council approves 2021 tax levy in busy meeting
Establishment of a new advisory committee, bid awards for various projects, discussion of the interim ordinance that prohibits non-profit land uses in commercial zones are among several agenda items 7:00 am, Dec. 16, 2020 ×
Worthington City Hall. (Brian Korthals/Daily Globe)
WORTHINGTON A 2021 property tax levy of $5,052,541 a 4% increase over 2020 was approved by the Worthington City Council in the midst of a flurry of agenda items Monday night.
The levy includes a general purpose tax levy of $3,929,921 and special tax levies of $1,122,620, Worthington City Administrator Steve Robinson noted during his presentation of the city’s Truth in Taxation hearing. Among the special tax levies are Economic Development Tax abatements of $25,000.