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Mason County commissioners suspend public testimony, move 2026 budget hearing to Dec. 9
Summary
After a county staff presentation that outlined a proposed $199.7 million 2026 budget, the Mason County Board of Commissioners heard opposition from the county auditor, took public comment, and voted to continue the hearing to Dec. 9 to allow more deliberation on cuts and revenue assumptions.
County staff on Monday presented the Mason County Board of Commissioners with a proposed 2026 budget totaling $199,663,418 and recommended adoption of the plan that would leave the county with an estimated general-fund ending balance of $14,240,153.
The budget presentation, delivered by county staff, included headline figures: a general-fund beginning balance of $24,000,000; general-fund revenues of $47,942,893; salary and benefit costs estimated at $38,521,737; and operating expenditures of $19,181,003. Countywide totals — including special revenue and other funds — were presented as $127,720,525, yielding the $199,663,418 total. Staff also identified an…
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