Citizens who are interested in informing the public about aquatic invasive species and how to slow their spread can receive AIS volunteer training from the DNR. More details...

The results of the county's on-line survey indicate that economic development and lack of growth are the County's most serious issues. The survey showed that 96 percent of respondents felt safe in Becker County. Respondents also indicated they would like their tax dollars spent on roads, law enforcement, economic development and natural resources in that order. The on-line surveying is an effort to assist county officials with performance measurements and citizen opinions. A new county survey will be launched later this summer. Citizens with concerns, comments or questions are encouraged to call county administration at 218-846-7201.

The County's budget development process will begin in earnest next Tuesday when the County Commissioners will set the guidelines and timelines for next year's budget. Becker County begins the budget process in a strong financial condition with a bond rating of AA- and more than 40 percent in reserve funds. This year departments will be asked to define revenues and expenditures by program as well as setting 2014 department goals. The County will complete a preliminary budget by September 10.

This year the State has provided Becker County with two additional revenue sources to fund local transportation projects. They include a $10 wheelage tax and a ½ cent sales tax. The wheelage tax, if adopted, would be charged to each registered vehicle in the County. Together the revenue collected by the two tax increases would raise nearly $2 million for roads and transportation. The new taxes are being offered to county governments to help them stabilize or lower the local property tax levy. The County Commissioners are expected to hear a brief summary on the new tax options during next Tuesday's board meeting.

At the May 14th County Commissioners meeting, unanimous direction was given to the County Auditor-Treasurer and the County Administrator to implement centralized accounting. More details...

An overview of County initiatives was recently shared at the District 4 Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) meeting.
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If you are a resident of District 3 of Becker County, Commissioner John Okeson is seeking an individual interested in volunteering to serve on the Becker County Board of Adjustments.  More info...

The Becker County Assessor's Office has begun the 2014 assessment for taxes payable in 2015. A new assessment computer system is also being implemented.
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