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The proposed 8.5% increase for Cass County employees would require raising property taxes by $3 million. It's appalling that the Cass County Commission is even considering raising taxes while families are themselves struggling with inflation.
Cass County commissioners Rick Steen and Mary Scherling suggested they could reconsider if stronger evidence were presented.
Races include seats for sheriff, state's attorney, Garrison diversion conservancy director and two county commissioners.
A few county commissioners said they wouldn't support the largest pay bump in at least 30 years.
Group, allowed under state law, could be a partner and take a leadership role in helping with retention, recruiting