Meriwether County presents $27.98 million FY 2026–27 general fund budget at public hearing

Sep 30, 2026

County staff presented a proposed FY 2026–27 general fund budget of $27,979,670.50, including $2,352,550.50 in LRA funds and an adjusted general fund total of $25,627,120 excluding those funds; the proposal includes staffing increases and a 3% merit raise for eligible employees.

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County staff presented the proposed FY 2026–27 general fund budget at a Sept. 29 public hearing, saying the plan would total $27,979,670.50. "Commissioners, the FY 2627 public release proposes a balanced general fund budget of $27,979,670.50," the staff member presenting the budget said during the hearing.

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