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On Monday, Floyd County officials could find themselves looking at a new, state-imposed tax levy rate and/or expense cuts to their budget.

   The Wright County Supervisors held a public hearing Feb. 8 on their property tax increase.   The plan calls for a 7.24% increase in the General Basic and General Supplemental tax levy. This will increase spending by $367,073 next year. The Rural Services Fund will spend $40,000 more, which is a 2% increase.   Auditor Betty Ellis said the increases were necessary to fund ongoing maintenance to buildings and equipment, the Covid-19 response, Public Health reorganization, and work at the communication center.   There were no comments from the public.  ...