A number of changes were necessary in Cass County operations because of COVID-19 protocols.
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Kyndra Johnson | Cass County Correspondent | 9:00 am, Feb. 22, 2021 ×
Cass County Courthouse
BACKUS Cass County Chief Financial Officer Sandra Norikane presented her annual Auditor-Treasurer Department report for 2020 at the Tuesday, Feb. 16, Cass County Board meeting.
Norikane stated the department knew 2020 was going to be eventful, but they had no idea the whole year would be a challenge. With the limited public access to the courthouse there was an increase in phone calls with people curious about building access, paying taxes and eventually 2020 election inquiries.
Another increase the department had was in the mail count. Over the past few years mail decreased, but in 2020 there was an increase of approximately 5,000 pieces over what was received during 2019. Norikane said this was mainly due to the election and the coronavirus aid bill’s grant relief
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