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Carbon County approves 2026 operating budget with 1.5‑mil tax increase
Summary
The Carbon County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 24 approved a balanced 2026 operating budget that raises the county tax rate by 1.5 mils to 16.7 mils. Commissioners cited $1.4 million in health‑care cost increases, higher prison costs and negotiated wage increases as major drivers and said six full‑time and nine part‑time positions will be eliminated to reduce costs.
The Carbon County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s 2026 operating budget on Nov. 24, adopting a plan that raises the county tax rate by 1.5 mils to 16.7 mils.
Chair of the board, speaking during the meeting, said the increase translates to about $150 in additional county tax for every $100,000 of assessed value and described the budget as “one of the most challenging” the board has faced. He said the debt‑service rate remains at 0.8 mils and called the budget balanced after a series of cuts and offsets.
Why it matters: commissioners said the budget reflects increased costs the county cannot control — notably a roughly $1.4 million…
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