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Health department projects licensing revenue increase; commissioners ask for reserve review before tax changes
Summary
Laurie Christiansen of Gallatin County Health Department reported expected revenue growth from newly adjusted license fees for certain establishments, but county budget staff warned the fund currently runs an operating deficit and recommended keeping tax support in place until reserves recover.
Laurie Christiansen, speaking for the Gallatin County Health Department, told commissioners the department expects increased revenue from recent state legislation that raised licensing fees for select food and establishment types and that those fee increases take effect in October.
Christiansen said the department estimated roughly $108,000 in additional fiscal‑year…
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