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Coos County budget planners say $1.8 million gap closed with cuts, revenue and one-time funds
Summary
County officials told the Board of Commissioners during a public hearing that they balanced a $1.8 million shortfall by a mix of sustainable revenue, position eliminations and one-time funds; public commenters raised concerns about staffing in the elections office.
Coos County budget officials told the Board of Commissioners on May 20 that they had closed an approximately $1.8 million gap in the fiscal year 2025–26 proposed budget by combining new revenue, personnel reductions and one-time money.
At a public hearing on the county budget, the chair of the board said the shortfall was addressed "with a combination of making some revenue from solid waste and parks," eliminating several positions and "taking one-time revenue from some sources that we identify." The chair added, "So we do have a balanced…
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