Due to an overwhelming number of residents who came to the Thursday, June 15, meeting, a second meeting concerning the potential increase in township property taxes in Unorganized Territory will take place Wednesday, June 21.
The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in meeting rooms 1 and 2 in the land services building, 322 Laurel St., Brainerd.
The subject of the meeting will be a projected shortfall in funds to continue road construction in Unorganized Territory, also known as the First Assessment District, by 2021. To address the shortfall, county officials are proposing property tax increases for First Assessment District residents over a 10-year period. Officials are seeking input from residents and answering questions about the issue.
If unable to attend, residents may visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FAD-2021 to complete a survey.
