My property tax bill keeps getting higher so why does the county still need more money?

For every dollar the county collects from property taxes, 24 cents remains with the county to provide services. The remaining 76 cents goes to public schools, special districts and cities. Even though property values may increase, the amount of property tax revenue the county is allowed to collect is limited by the state constitution. This limit on the growth of revenue has required the county to regularly spend into reserves, which is no longer sustainable.


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1. My property tax bill keeps getting higher so why does the county still need more money?
2. What is the General Fund and what programs and services are supported by it?
3. Is the county doing anything to try and save money?
4. How does the county prioritize what departments and divisions get what amount of the budget?
5. Why is balancing the budget such a problem this year? Why are all of these cuts being forced all of a sudden?