Franklin County opens FY2027 property tax-levy hearing after approving agenda at special session

The Franklin County Board of Supervisors met in a special session March 24, 2026, approved the meeting agenda and opened a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for the fiscal 2027 budget, according to the meeting record.

Board member McVicker moved to approve the agenda; Board member Lukensmeyer seconded and the minutes record "All ayes," indicating the motion carried. Board member Lukensmeyer then moved, with McVicker seconding, to open a public hearing on the proposed FY2027 property tax levy.

The minutes state that "conversations occurred among those present" during the hearing but do not provide verbatim public testimony or identify speakers beyond the board members and the clerk. Chairman Chris Vanness closed the public hearing at 1:40 p.m. The special session was adjourned at 1:41 p.m.; the board scheduled its next regular session for March 31, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at the Franklin County Courthouse.

The record lists Katy A. Flint as Auditor & Clerk and records the presence of three board members: Lukensmeyer, McVicker and Chairman Chris Vanness. The minutes do not record a vote on a final levy amount or a formal action to adopt a tax rate; they record only the opening of the hearing and the subsequent closure and adjournment. Further deliberation or a formal vote on the FY2027 property tax levy may occur at a subsequent meeting.

The meeting minutes and a recording are available through the board's posted recording link in the minutes.