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Carroll County officials outline multi-year budget shortfall; EMS costs among largest pressures
Summary
Commissioners described a multi-year budget gap prompted by a recent budget vote, rising EMS costs and state mandates; leaders said they used one-time funds and cost controls last year but that long-term fiscal choices are needed.
Carroll County commissioners told the Chamber State of the County audience they face a multi-year budget shortfall driven by a narrow budget vote last year, new state mandates and sharply rising costs for emergency medical services.
Commissioner Tom Gordon recounted that a budget was approved on a second vote and that the result has left the county with a projected fiscal year 2026 shortfall of $5.2 million and a multi-year projection of roughly $29.7 million by fiscal 2030 if no changes are made. "A…
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