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Lincoln County adopts 2025–26 appropriations, approves budget amendments and sets tax rate
Summary
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners on June 17 approved the county appropriations resolution for fiscal 20252626 2026, adopted multiple budget amendments and set the county tax rate at $1.8998 per $100 of assessed value.
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners on June 17 approved the countyappropriations resolution for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, adopted a package of budget amendments, and set the county tax rate at $1.8998 per $100 of assessed value.
The board voted by roll call to approve an amendment to the appropriation resolution that increased a specific employeecompensation by $5,679; commissioners recorded 24 votes in favor on that amended measure. Later in the meeting the board set the 20252626 2026 tax rate at $1.8998 per $100 after a roll call vote of 22 in favor and 2 opposed.
Why it matters: the appropriation resolution establishes spending authority for county departments and agencies for the coming fiscal year. The tax rate vote fixes the countycomponent of property tax bills for residents and businesses; budget amendments and transfers approved during the meeting move previously authorized or received funds among county accounts to permit specific projects and payments.
Most important actions and figures - Appropriation resolution for fiscal year 20252626 2026: approved (motion to recommend earlier made by Commissioner Ricky Bryant;…
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