BOC Special Called Meeting Millage Rate Public Hearing & Adoption - September 24, 2026

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on September 24, 2026, primarily to discuss and adopt the county's 2026 millage rate. The board reviewed a revised millage rate proposal, lowering it slightly from 12.063 to 12.035 mills to maintain a previously approved 3.91% increase in revenue despite updated tax digest figures. The presentation included explanations of how the millage rate impacts property taxes and exemptions available to residents, as well as the county's need for additional funding to address inflationary pressures and maintain infrastructure and community services. After a public hearing where a citizen raised questions about tax transparency and data center tax contributions, the board clarified that Google participates in a graduated pilot property tax program. The board then unanimously voted to adopt the proposed 12.035 millage rate and authorized the chairman to sign related documents pending final legal review.