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Franklin County adopts $2.2 billion 2026 budget, trims general fund by 3.4%
Summary
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners adopted a $2.2 billion FY2026 appropriation measure Dec. 9, 2025, with a $687 million general fund—3.4% below 2025 projections—and safeguards to maintain AAA-level cash balances while prioritizing justice, social services and human services.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners adopted the county'wide FY2026 appropriation measure Dec. 9, approving a $2.2 billion budget that includes a $687 million general fund.
Office of Management and Budget staff told commissioners the proposed budget reduces general fund appropriations by 3.4% from projected 2025 expenditures, citing the end of pandemic-era supports and concerns…
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