Butler County Commissioners had a wild week, starting off by passing a popular tax relief package, then the very next day holding a hearing on their very unpopular plan to take over the county's emergency management agency. On Monday September 22nd, the commissioners passed a package of two items meant to take the sting out of increasing property taxes, including a reduction of inside millage, and a tax break for those covered under the homestead exemption. The commissioner's move brought universal praise throughout the county. On Tuesday September 23rd, the commissioners held a hearing on plans to take over the Emergency Management Agency, which is very unpopular amongst Butler County firefighters and public safety officials. Local fire chiefs and union leaders testified that taking over the agency will endanger emergency response by putting important decisions in the hands of politicians instead of an independent  board of first responders. The commissioners will vote on the EMA takeover plan next Tuesday.