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County finance staff outline multi‑year deficit after millage defeats; commissioners told deep cuts needed to balance budget
Summary
Eaton County administrators presented updated budget projections showing a structural shortfall that would require roughly $3 million in ongoing cuts to maintain a $6 million fund balance without new revenue.
County administration presented updated multi-year budget projections and a position-by-position inventory that show a continued structural shortfall absent new revenue. The controller said the county would need approximately $3 million in ongoing reductions to preserve a $6 million fund balance.
Controller Ben and finance director Melissa reviewed changes since last month’s projection, noting adjustments to tax revenue estimates and reworked transfers after finalizing the county cost-allocation plan. The packet showed…
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