 Tonight, the Crow and County Board of Commissioners has approved the final budget and tax levy for 2018. For those that pay property taxes in Crow and County, there is a decrease of .09% in the property tax levy. This is the eighth year in a row that Crow and County has had a zero increase or decrease in the tax levy. The total levy is over $34 million, which accounts for 40% of all county revenue. As an organization, every member that is working here at Crow and County continues to look at ways that we can make this a better service, provide everything that the constituents need and keep it for the lowest amount of money for that constituent. Obviously we can't control values, but we can control how much we ask of every resident to pay. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the 2018 budget and levy. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.