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Evans County approves 2026 budget including new levy to shore up Linton airport
Summary
County commissioners approved a 2026 budget that includes a 3.63-mill airport levy intended to cover a roughly $80,000–$160,400 shortfall at the Linton airport after years of operating deficits and rising costs. The decision followed extended public discussion about grants, board representation and long-term sustainability.
Evans County commissioners approved the county’s proposed 2026 budget during a public hearing that includes a new airport levy designed to cover recurring shortfalls at the Linton airport.
The budget as adopted includes a 3.63-mill levy for the airport, which the county estimated would generate about $160,400 in local revenue. Commissioners and members of the airport board discussed that the airport has a recurring annual shortfall (board estimates cited roughly $40,000–$80,000 this past year) and that federal and state grants historically covered the majority of capital work. Roderick Martin, representing the airport board, summarized the grant math: “the federal's paid 90%, the state pays 5%, and we're responsible for 5%.”
Why it matters: commissioners said the airport supports emergency medical flights…
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