County begins 2026 budget process; board told levy limits and timeline

May 14, 2025

Assistant Finance Director Jennifer Steinmetz outlined the three-phase budget process, key dates from May through November, and legal requirements (levy limits and publication timelines) the board must follow to adopt the 2026 budget and levy.

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Assistant Finance Director Jennifer Steinmetz opened the county’s 2026 budget process to the board, explaining the roles of department heads, policy committees, the county administrator and the full board and laying out the timeline for budget preparation, public hearings and levy resolution.

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