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Bay County commissioners approve 2026 budget after amendment clarifying wage-adjustment authority
Summary
On Nov. 18 the Bay County Board adopted the 2026 budget (Resolution 2025-205) after approving an amendment to paragraph 15 clarifying that wage adjustments made through reclassification during the budget process remain expressly reserved to the board; the board reported a reduced projected deficit following line‑by‑line reviews.
The Bay County Board of Commissioners voted on Nov. 18 to adopt the county's 2026 budget (Resolution 2025-205) after approving an amendment clarifying the board's authority over certain wage adjustments.
A commissioner moved to amend paragraph 15 of the general appropriation budget act to add language stating that wage increases made pursuant to reclassification through the budget process are expressly reserved to the Board of Commissioners; the amendment passed by voice vote. The main motion to adopt the 2026…
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