5. Public hearing on 2024 Tax Rate. Upon motion by Director Smith-Boards, seconded by Director Jacobs, after full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to open the hearing on the proposed 2024 tax rate. There were no comments on the tax rate from the public. Upon motion by Director Smith-Boards, seconded by Director Jacobs, after full discussion and the question being put to the Board, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.7/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.