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Commissioners set new fund-balance target; policy language adopted for 40–50% range
5730571 · September 9, 2025
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Summary
The Board adopted revised language for the county’s fund-balance policy, establishing a 40–50 percent unassigned fund-balance range and amending the motion to specify a minimum within that range; commissioners debated fiscal prudence and long-term sustainability.
Montcalm County commissioners voted to revise the county’s fund-balance policy to set an unassigned fund-balance target range of 40 to 50 percent.
Controller Brenda and several commissioners said the higher range would provide three to six months of operating reserves and give the…
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