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Bourbon County commissioners debate employee-benefits funding after budget approval
Summary
Commissioners discussed a possible levy increase to shore up the county—mployee benefits fund and heard staff concerns about rising health insurance claims following approval of the 2026 budget.
Bourbon County commissioners discussed whether to increase property tax levies to cover rising employee health-insurance costs at their Sept. 29 meeting after approving the county—udget last week.
The discussion centered on the employee benefit fund, which county staff say may be strained if current claims trends continue. County staff presented an updated projection showing the fund could require an additional levy-funded transfer; staff estimated the needed adjustment at roughly $107,000 to $137,000 depending on final insurer…
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