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Trinity County presents balanced FY2025–26 budget after multi-year adjustments
Summary
County administrators presented a proposed $150.9 million budget for fiscal year 2025–26, showing a 4.4% increase over last year, reduced deficit spending, and steps to address long‑term liabilities while preserving current service levels.
County staff presented a proposed fiscal year 2025–26 budget for Trinity County totaling $150,910,034, a 4.4% increase over the prior year, and described measures taken to stop last year’s deficit spending and move toward structural balance.
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Tuthill opened the hearings by summarizing last year’s efforts to trim spending and pursue new revenue streams and grants. “We’ve made significant adjustments, and we’re not doing deficit spending anymore,” Tuthill said during the presentation.
The proposal funds routine county operations, debt service and projects, and includes a plan to continue paying down liabilities. County Auditor Craig Goodman told the board the total county budget is $150,910,034 and noted one‑time transfers and internal accounting treatments that affect visible totals. Goodman said that, after eliminating transfers that remain in the treasury, about $103 million remains…
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