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Commissioners press for budget fixes as risk‑pool premiums rise and emergency communications costs mount
Summary
Line‑by‑line budget reviews revealed pressures on several county funds, a possible large increase in pooled insurance premiums and continuing capital needs for emergency communications and county facilities. Commissioners discussed shifting expenses between funds and flagged a need for contingency plans.
County commissioners and staff spent extensive time reviewing departmental budget lines on Oct. 29 as officials sought to narrow projected shortfalls for fiscal 2026. Finance staff walked commissioners through revenues and actuals for multiple funds and identified several items that required follow‑up or reclassification.
A major concern raised during the budget discussion was a proposed increase from the county'wide insurance risk pool. Staff and attendees said counties at the risk pool meeting discussed options including a 35% increase to premiums — with higher options…
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