1. No Rate Increase for 2027 Budget — But One May Be Coming Soon The board discussed whether to raise assessment rates as part of the 2027 budget process. After significant debate, the board did not vote on a rate increase at this special meeting; several members said growers should get a one-year breather following last year's roughly 34% increase (from ~$52 to ~$76/acre). However, multiple board members discussed a possible future increase of $5–$10/acre to fund continued land acquisition and recharge basin construction. A final decision must be made by end of July 2026 when numbers are due to the county, and the topic will be revisited at the July 8 regular meeting and potentially a special Board of Equalization meeting later in July.
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