Council confronts $15.7M budget ask, explores Local Income Tax and consultant help

Aug 18, 2026

Miami County faces a County General budget ask of $15.7 million against a levy of just over $10 million, creating a shortfall; the council moved to ask commissioners to authorize Baker Tilly for LIT rate consulting if needed, vote 6-0.

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Council members discussed a significant gap between the County General budget request and available levy revenue. The meeting record states the County General budget ask is $15.7 million while the levy is just over $10 million, creating a sizable shortfall the council must address before the first reading in September.

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