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Yamhill County approves FY 2027 budget instructions, sets conservative allocations and $125,000 starter for dog control
Summary
The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved draft budget instructions for fiscal 2027 after a presentation from Budget Officer Ken Hoefer that projected a $36.6 million general fund and recommended a 0% across‑the‑board increase plus targeted reductions and a $125,000 starter allocation for dog control.
The Yamhill County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 11 voted unanimously to approve draft budget instructions for fiscal year 2027 after a detailed presentation from budget officer Ken Hoefer.
Hoefer told the board he projects a total general fund for FY 2027 of $36,635,004.16 and said he used current‑year trends and a conservative 3 percent revenue assumption to make the projection. "I'm projecting total general fund... $36,635,004.16," he said during the presentation.
Hoefer highlighted several revenue components and risks. He flagged a new annual SIP payment tied to Hampton Lumber and related community service fees budgeted at just over $400,000 and said some tax lines (amusement, cigarette, alcohol, marijuana) are more…
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