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Commission outlines tight budget direction for 2026; staff to include IT succession, COLA and conservative revenue assumptions
Summary
Ellis County commissioners directed staff to prepare a conservative 2026 budget closely aligned with 2025 levels, emphasizing limited new hires, continued funding for planned capital items, and an IT succession staffing plan with a one-time estimated cost.
Note: The commission's discussion covered multiple budgetline topics; the meeting record contains detailed numbers and planning directions. The Ellis County Commission and county staff discussed high-level direction for the 2026 budget and instructed department heads to prepare conservative drafts intended to hold county spending close to 2025 levels.
County Administrator Darren Myers said department heads will begin preparing 2026 budget requests and requested commissioners provide…
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