Becker County levy to rise by 8.72% next year

Becker County levy to rise by 8.72% next year

DETROIT LAKES — The proposed Becker County property tax levy hike was set at 8.72% on Thursday, down slightly from the 9% preliminary levy increase set by the County Board in September. The board is expected to act on the proposed levy hike at its regular meeting on Tuesday. It will raise an additional $2.5 million, for a local levy of $30.5 million next year. About $1.9 million of that will go towards higher employee pay, as part of a county ef…