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Mercer County adopts preliminary 2026 budget; commissioners set higher cash reserve
Summary
The board approved a preliminary 2026 budget that raises the county cash reserve target and accepts staff adjustments to several revenue and payroll items, giving the county additional flexibility before final adoption.
Mercer County commissioners approved a preliminary 2026 budget at their meeting, adopting staff recommendations to increase the county’s cash reserve target and to retain several revenue and payroll items pending final adjustments.
The board recorded several specific changes during discussion: emergency management revenues were restored to the 2024 level (approximately $37,000), a $9,011 payroll line was moved back into the general fund for planning purposes,…
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