23.73% increase in our taxes, an unwelcome addition to local inflation

It makes you wonder, how at meetings local republicans can be so passionate about fiscal conservatism and our out of control government...  then they produce a 24% increase in our taxes. 

See article at the Douglas County Sentinel 

Douglas County Board of Commissioners Chairman Tom Worthan., left, and District 4 Commissioner Ann Jones Guider, right, were joined by District 3 Commissioner Mike Mulcare in approving a millage increase that will increase county property taxes by 23.74 percent or about $103 for the average homeowner.  Democrats Henry Mitchell and Kelly Robinson voted against the tax increase. (Mitch Sneed / Douglas County Sentinel)