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State regulations driving up housing costs

Commissioners flagged state mandates — forest banking fees of roughly $30,000 per lot, stormwater rules, sprinkler requirements — as major drivers of housing costs, and backed a recommendation to advocate for state review of regulations that conflict with affordable housing goals.

5 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026

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Expanding the supermajority requirement to additional taxes

The board was set to consider expanding the rule requiring four of five commissioners to raise certain taxes, but postponed the discussion one week. Currently the rule covers real property, personal property, admissions and amusements, hotels, 911, and income taxes.

3 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 15, 2026