Jefferson Community College presents 2025–26 spending plan; Legislature adopts budget and appropriation

Dr. Daniel Dubi, president of Jefferson Community College, delivered the college's 2025—26 budget presentation to the Jefferson County Finance and Rules Committee and outlined enrollment, program and funding projections. Later in the meeting the full Jefferson County Legislature moved to adopt the college's 2025—26 budget and to approve an appropriation for the conduct of the college; both measures passed on voice votes.

The presentation and subsequent vote matter because the county is the college's sponsor and provides a portion of operating support. County sponsorship and state and restricted grant funding determine how the college sets tuition, uses fund balance, and plans investments in programs and facilities that affect students and the local workforce.

Dub i and Sid Pahn, vice president for administration and finance, told legislators the college's head count was about 2,400 in the most recent fall semester with roughly 1,550 full-time-equivalent (FTE) students; about 70% of enrolled students are Jefferson County residents. The college awarded 378 degrees last year, and leaders…