Senator questions need for county to exceed revenue neutral rate for budget

Kansas District 12 Sen. Caryn Tyson speaks to the Bourbon County Commission about the revenue neutral rate during a public hearing Monday evening.

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Bourbon County Commissioners on Monday heard thoughts from the state level before voting to approve a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate and formally adopt the 2025 budget.

During public hearings, commissioners heard from Kansas District 12 Sen. Caryn Tyson and local citizens prior to voting 2-0 to exceed the RNR and 2-1 to adopt the new budget. Commissioners Jim Harris and Brandon Whisenhunt voted yes on Whisenhunt’s motion to approve the RNR resolution while Commissioner Clifton Beth abstained. Harris and Whisenhunt also voted to approve the budget as submitted, while Beth voted no.

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