Preliminary budget discussion covers program revenues, department changes and insurance estimates

Sep 18, 2026

Staff reviewed preliminary 2027 budget figures across departments, noting expected county program aid, passport revenue, and insurance estimates; commissioners discussed line items for training, utilities and potential changes to departmental budgets.

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County staff walked the board through the preliminary budget, touching on commissioner salaries, training and registration estimates, departmental rents, transit office rent, and projected revenue sources such as county program aid and mortgage registry tax estimates. Staff noted passport revenue historically brings in funds and that postage and mailing costs are increasing.

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