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Barnstable County commissioners approve FY2026 operating budget after debate over assembly staff position and review process
Summary
The Barnstable County Commissioners approved Ordinance 25-03, the county's FY2026 general operating budget, while commissioners debated an assembly-funded part-time staff position and called for a charter review to streamline the budget process.
Barnstable County Commissioners voted to approve Ordinance 25-03, the fiscal year 2026 operating general fund budget as submitted by the assembly of delegates, during their May 14 meeting. A motion to approve the ordinance was moved and seconded and carried; Commissioner Forrest recorded a vote of no.
County Administrator Michael Dutton said the FY2026 proposal differs from prior years because there are "essentially, 2 general fund budgets" under consideration: the regular ongoing budget covered by Ordinance 25-03 and a second package of one-time or new initiatives in a separate ordinance. "The regular budget [is] largely…
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