Recorder Warns 13% Cut Would 'Close Our Doors'; Commissioners Debate Alternatives
Recorder Ashford told the Lucas County commissioners that a proposed 13% across-the-board cut would leave her office with only $116,000 to run in 2027 and force use of surplus or repeated requests; commissioners suggested trimming outreach spending and noted differing vacancy strategies across offices.
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Recorder Ashford urged the board to reject a 13% reduction to the recorder's general fund request, saying the office submitted a flat budget request of $981,000 and that ‘‘13% is is death. We might as well close our doors.’’ Ashford emphasized most of the request is salary-driven and that a 13% cut would leave the office with about $116,000 for operations and require tapping surpluses or returning monthly to request funds.
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