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JASCOM directs staff to prepare 2026 budget that reduces reliance on reserves
Summary
The Joint Animal Services Commission heard a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget and agreed to send the presented numbers to jurisdictional staff while directing agency staff to prepare a final budget for a Dec. 8 vote; the proposal trims planned reserve use and raises assessments modestly to cover a projected 9% cost increase.
The Joint Animal Services Commission on Nov. 10 directed staff to prepare a final 2026 budget that reduces the agency’s reliance on reserves and to circulate the proposed assessments to member jurisdictions ahead of a scheduled Dec. 8 vote.
Executive Director Sarah Hawk framed the updated proposal as a response to commissioner concerns after October’s presentation. ‘‘It really did boil down to reserves,’’ Hawk said, explaining staff reduced…
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