Much of the blame for rising property taxes in Nebraska is being placed on increased spending by counties.

Larry Dix, Executive Director of the Nebraska Association of County Officials, says counties do only what they are mandated to do….

Dix says counties are looking to do less, not take on more…..

Dix says most of what counties are responsible for, are vitally needed services…..

The Association held their statewide convention last week in Kearney.