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Josephine County approves OSU Extension 2025–26 budget but sets levy at $0, citing reserve funds
Summary
After extensive public comment urging restoration, the commissioners adopted the Josephine County 4‑H Extension Service District 2025–26 budget but amended the resolution to levy 0¢ per $1,000 and draw about $435,000 from fund balance; vote 2–1.
The Josephine County Board of Commissioners voted 2–1 on Wednesday to adopt the 2025–26 budget for the county's 4‑H Extension Service District while postponing collection of the local levy and drawing on reserves to restart operations.
The decision rescinded a request to reinstate the district's property tax levy for the coming year and amended the budget by setting the levy at 0¢ per $1,000 of assessed value and reducing the unappropriated ending fund balance by $435,000. The motion to adopt resolution 2025‑025, as amended, passed with Commissioners Smith and Barnett voting yes and Commissioner Black dissenting.
Why it matters: The action restores Extension operations in Josephine County after the program's funding was frozen in prior years, while delaying a vote to resume a dedicated tax. Supporters told commissioners that Extension programs'including 4‑H, Master Gardener services and youth programming'provide education, economic development support and services for children and veterans. Opponents and at…
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