Shelby County board posts proposed FY2026 budget after extended review; members press treasurer over revenue numbers

The Shelby County Board voted Oct. 9 to post the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget for public inspection, moving the document to the required public-viewing period and scheduling a final vote next month.

Board members said the budget work this year showed stronger department engagement and savings, but several members challenged revenue estimates supplied to the board — particularly projections for interest and local-use tax receipts — and criticized the county treasurer for not appearing in person to answer questions.

The posting vote permits the public to review the proposed spending and revenue plan before the board returns in November to consider final adoption. Chairman Mayall and other board members emphasized that amendments can be made between the posting and the final vote.

Why it matters: the budget sets spending and levy decisions that affect county services and employee pay and determines how the county will use one-time federal relief funds and special accounts. Members said they need stable, auditable revenue numbers to make fiscally sound final decisions.

Board finance overview and underspend projections Board members reviewing year-to-date figures said the county is 88% through fiscal 2025 but had spent about 69.61% of the general fund budget and about 76% of all funds. Using monthly-average spending, one presenter…