Williams County approved its 2026 preliminary budget on Aug. 5 after finance staff made a single adjustment to the previously reviewed levy request.
Christy in finance told the board the undue (sic) budget arrived higher than projected, prompting a one‑time transfer of $3,009.86 from the general fund to cover the difference. The packet presented to commissioners reflects that change.
Commissioners also confirmed the public hearing date for the final budget: Sept. 16 at 8 a.m. in the commission chambers. Finance staff noted that date will be printed on tax statements once the budget is finalized.
Why this matters: The preliminary budget sets the tax levy and provides public notice of the hearing on the final budget. The board’s approval with the small adjustment finalizes county staff’s work products from the July budget workshop and commits the county to the advertised hearing schedule.
What happened next: The motion to approve the preliminary budget with the amendment passed unanimously on roll call.
Next steps: Staff will publish the required notices for the budget hearing and continue work on final budget details in advance of the Sept. 16 public hearing.