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Boulder County releases 2026 recommended budget, announces 90 position reductions to close structural deficit
Summary
Office of Financial Management presented a recommended 2026 budget that trims the general fund and requires $13.2 million in reductions next year; county leaders announced about 90 positions will be eliminated as part of a multi‑year plan to address a structural shortfall.
Boulder County’s Office of Financial Management on Sept. 30 presented a recommended 2026 budget that aims to bring the county into structural balance but requires significant workforce and operating reductions.
Emily Beam, budget officer, said the 2026 recommended expenditure budget totals $666,543,319 and that the county must find $30–$40 million in savings over the next three fiscal years to address a structural deficit in the general fund. As directed by the commissioners, the initial plan seeks a $13.2 million reduction for 2026 and splits future reductions broadly 70% from personnel and 30% from operating expenses.
In a related announcement, county leaders said approximately 90 positions will be eliminated ahead of 2026 as part of the reduction plan. The county reported that 60…
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