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Grant County adopts fiscal 2026 budget, includes pay increases and targeted project funding

5507587 · July 27, 2025
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Summary

The board adopted the county’s FY26 final budget, including a 5% salary increase, funding for an EMS ambulance, airport taxiway repair, and adjustments to several grants and awards; commissioners raised concerns about road funding and insurance costs.

The Grant County Board of Commissioners adopted the county’s final fiscal year 2026 budget on July 24 after a summary of changes from the preliminary draft. County staff said the final package includes a 5 percent salary increase for employees and several program‑specific adjustments.

Finance staff (Andrea Montoya) summarized material changes: an increase in the tourism grant out of lodgers tax from $11,200 to $12,833; a $70,000 taxiway repair at the county airport to address fire damage; a…

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