County board approves preliminary 15% levy increase - Albert Lea Tribune

County board approves preliminary 15% levy increase - Albert Lea Tribune

The Freeborn County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a preliminary 15% increase in the tax levy for 2026, though the board could choose to lower that before it is finalized in December. County Administrator Melanie Aeschliman said while the number may initially raise concern, she wanted to remind the public it is a preliminary figure and noted there were several reasons why she said it was both reasonable and responsible. The prelimina…