Appraisal district proposes large budget hike for 2025

  • At right, Lampasas Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Susan Jones introduces LCAD Board of Detectors, from left, Chairman Marshall Brewer and Philip Garrett during Wednesday’s LISD Board of Trustees called meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
    At right, Lampasas Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Susan Jones introduces LCAD Board of Detectors, from left, Chairman Marshall Brewer and Philip Garrett during Wednesday’s LISD Board of Trustees called meeting. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD

    The Lampasas Central Appraisal District is proposing a 32.05% increase to its budget for 2025 to fund three new staff positions, including a deputy chief appraiser. The increase will bring the budgeted expenses to $1,108,913.

    LCAD Chief Appraiser Susan Jones gave a slideshow presentation of the proposed budget to the Lampasas County Commissioners Court on Tuesday and the Lampasas Independent School…