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Livingston County Board adopts 2026 budget, cites Medicaid and pension cost pressures
Summary
After public hearings, the Livingston County Board of Supervisors adopted its 2026 budget, which the presenter said is roughly $219 million; supervisors recorded the adoption by roll call. County leaders highlighted Medicaid local share, rising pension costs and nursing‑home support as driving the need for modest tax increases and continued reserve use.
The Livingston County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt the county's fiscal year 2026 budget following two public hearings and a presentation from county staff. Ian Coyle, who presented the tentative budget, framed the plan as a balanced spending proposal that sustains services while responding to rising costs.
Coyle said the budget is ‘‘a large budget, $219,000,000 this year’’ and described key drivers: sales tax dependence, a local Medicaid share he stated at about $9.5 million, and higher retirement system charges (he referenced an approximately $11,000,000 pension account impact). He told…
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