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Coweta County commissioners ask department directors to justify staffing and capital requests for FY2026 budget
Summary
Commissioners directed staff to invite department directors and constitutional officers to explain staffing, capital needs and service cuts as work on the fiscal year 2026 budget continues; commissioners discussed restoring services cut in prior budgets and asked for clearer public-facing explanations of reductions.
Coweta County commissioners on March 28 asked department directors and constitutional officers to present staffing and capital requests as staff prepares a recommended fiscal year 2026 budget.
The request came during a work session item led by Mr. Fouts, a county staff member, who said the county will begin planning now so a draft budget presented in June reflects commissioners’ priorities. Commissioners repeatedly emphasized they want department leaders — particularly those in large, capital-intensive departments — to explain specific needs such as vehicle replacement cycles, apparatus retirement and staffing levels.
Why it matters: Commissioners said hearing from department directors directly would help the public understand large budget requests and make commissioners’ choices more transparent. Commissioners noted…
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