The Champaign County Board voted Nov. 20, 2025 to adopt the fiscal year 2026 annual tax levy (Ordinance No. 2025-14) and to adopt the FY2026 budget and appropriation (Ordinance No. 2025-15).

During consideration of the budget, board member JJ moved an amendment to the organizational chart and IT budget to add one additional IT manager, one additional systems administrator, three junior systems administrator positions and one additional administrative assistant. The amendment also proposed a $477,000 increase to the IT revenue line and a matching $477,000 increase to the IT full-time personnel line (general fund accounts cited during the meeting) to reflect an agreement to bring the Regional Planning Commission’s IT services into the county’s IT department.

JJ said the change "saves them money and also allows us to bring more people into our IT department," calling it a "win-win." The board discussed the amendment and approved it by roll call; a single 'No' vote was recorded by Pugh. The board then approved the amended FY2026 budget and appropriation.

Finance chair had moved each ordinance and roll calls were recorded for the levy and budget items; the chair announced the motions passed.