The pandemic has drained the county’s bank account, just like those of many other Kansans. This has been due, in part, to increased healthcare costs to construction prices, to utility raises and commodity shortages. This leaves the county with one of two choices: raise taxes or cut services. “I don’t think there’s any appetite to raise taxes,” Stolz said. “So then, the other end of that is the services provided.” What services could be cut? Stolz said that any county services that’s not required by the state will be on the table.
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