The Adams County Board of County Commissioners held a Study Session on September 29, 2025, focusing on the county's budget for the upcoming year. The meeting began with an acknowledgment of the hard work put in by the budget and finance team, who are preparing for a crucial week of budget discussions.

The session aimed to provide a high-level overview of the county's economic outlook and budget proposals. The interim budget finance director, Mark Osmond, was introduced to present the economic forecast, setting the stage for the budget discussions that would follow.

The agenda included a review of county-wide budget decisions, proposals related to the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), debt capacity, and employee compensation and benefits. The goal of the week was not to make final decisions but to ensure that all commissioners were informed about departmental priorities and to gather input on community priorities that would influence the budget.

A draft budget is scheduled to be presented at a public hearing on October 14, ahead of the statutory deadline on October 15. The commissioners were reminded that there would be additional time to address any remaining budget decisions before the final budget adoption in November.

The budget discussions will also consider a two-year outlook, with insights into 2026 and anticipated changes for 2027. The overarching aim is to maintain sustainable budgeting practices while addressing the needs of both county employees and the community.

The meeting concluded with a transition to the economic outlook presentation, marking the beginning of a series of discussions that will shape the county's financial planning for the coming years.