The Barton County 2020 budget is funded by a slightly lower mill levy than last year, due in largely to the expiration of the Overland Pass Pipeline 10-year tax exemption which increased the county’s valuation, Barton County Administrator Phil Hathcock told the County Commission Monday morning. His remarks came during the public budget hearing prior to the commissioners’ adoption of the spending package.
County holds mill rate in check
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