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Comptroller says Washington County in sound fiscal position; ARPA, sales tax and reserves flagged in 2026 outlook
Summary
Comptroller Sherman told the Financial Budget Committee that Washington County's revenues are up year over year, the county's tax rate remains lower than many peers, and ARPA and COVID revenue replacement funds will be mostly spent by 2026.
Comptroller Sherman presented a countywide budget overview Sept. 9, telling the Financial Budget Committee that most revenue lines are up and that Washington County carries substantial reserves.
Sherman reported that property-tax collections through August were $527,000 and 9.1% ahead of the same period last year. Sales-tax receipts for the quarter rose about 4.5% compared with the same period last year, and the county's 1¢ sales tax is about 5.5% ahead year-to-date. The quarter-cent…
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