Trumbull County commissioners propose deep departmental cuts to close $1.18 million shortfall

Trumbull County commissioners moved on Feb. 28 to trim department spending after staff told them anticipated 2025 general fund revenue is about $64 million, roughly $6 million less than the $70 million in receipts the county saw in 2024.

The commissioners said they must reduce requests that collectively exceeded the certified revenue. Commissioner Malloy, Commissioner Bernard and Commissioner Hernandez pressed department leaders and staff to reduce non‑mandated spending, with staff offering line‑by‑line adjustments and several departments agreeing to smaller starting figures for later review.

Why it matters: County officials said the shortfall is large enough that, unless revenues…