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Commissioners set priorities for 2026 budget: county services first, outside agencies second; ask departments to model cuts
Summary
At a March 25 work session the commission directed staff to prioritize essential county services over outside agencies when crafting the 2026 budget, asked departments to produce 2% (and some discussed 3%) reduction scenarios, and discussed possible revenue changes from state action affecting corrections funding.
The Saline County Board of Commissioners on March 25 discussed budget priorities for fiscal year 2026 and gave staff direction to emphasize essential county services before considering appropriations for outside agencies.
County Administrator Philip Haines briefed the commission on the schedule and possible state-level changes, noting ongoing legislative activity. Haines described a pending conference committee report he understood would tie county revenue to a "revenue neutral rate plus inflation of up to 4%." "We're moving forward…
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