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Polk County continues budget work: salary notice published, certificate-pay policy proposed, public hearing set
Summary
The commissioners advanced budget planning: they authorized publication of proposed increases for elected officers' salaries, discussed a countywide certificate-pay policy with a three-certification cap, and scheduled the public hearing on the proposed FY2026 budget for Aug. 26.
Polk County Commissioners continued budget work on Tuesday, approving the publication of proposed increases in salaries, allowances and expenses for elected county and precinct officers and setting a public hearing on the proposed FY2026 budget for Tuesday, Aug. 26, as required by Local Government Code Section 111.007.
County staff outlined ongoing budget issues: the court has not yet received rolling tax information from the comptroller; staff recommended scheduling the public hearing to meet statutory…
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