Park County commissioners present FY26 budget; public hearing draws two speakers

Park County presented its proposed fiscal year 2026 budget at a special meeting and public hearing, with county staff saying the plan uses a $5,200,000 cash carryover and reflects lower assessed valuations and program adjustments. "We are pleased to present the Park County fiscal year 26 budget pursuant to Wyoming Statute 16-4-109," said Hans Ode, first deputy Park County clerk.

County officials said the general fund revenue projection for FY26 is $34,400,000 and the general fund budget request totals $37,600,000. The presentation noted $14,700,000 in general fund reserves, $621,000 in mineral property tax revenues and a plan to use a $5,200,000 cash carryover from FY25 to balance FY26. The county reported an assessed valuation decrease that reduced overall tax revenue by about $2,200,000 compared with FY25.

The nut graf: the budget presentation emphasized constrained revenue and targeted reductions. Officials said property taxes will be reduced for single-family residence structures on the first $1,000,000 of assessed value by…