County finance staff previews FY2026-27 budget and notes small decrease in county property-tax share

Oct 14, 2026

Finance staff presented a budget preview showing a proposed $65.1 million total, a small reduction in the county's property-tax share, and primary cost pressures from negotiated wage increases; board members asked questions about specific expense lines.

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County staff presented an early look at the fiscal-year budget, reporting a proposed total of approximately $65,105,037 and explaining that the county's portion of property tax revenue will be slightly lower next year. The presenter said the budget reflects negotiated wage increases and will rely on fund balances in several departments to bridge costs.

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