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Weber County staff present 2026 budget with no proposed tax increase; paramedic fund faces $1.2 million shortfall
Summary
County staff told commissioners at a Nov. 25 hearing that Weber County is not proposing a tax increase for 2026, but projected a roughly $1.2 million shortfall in the paramedic fund and plans to use fund balance in 2026 while reviewing options for 2027. The final budget is expected Dec. 16.
At a Nov. 25 public hearing, county staff presented the Weber County tentative operating and capital budget for 2026 and said the commission is not proposing a tax increase for next year. “The Weber County Commissioners are not seeking any tax increases for 2026,” Stephanie Ebert said during the presentation.
Ebert, who led the budget briefing, described the county’s revenue structure and constraints: about two-thirds of county revenue comes from taxes (property and sales), charges for services and grants; the county retains roughly 16–18% of property taxes collected, so only a portion of a…
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