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Mason County adopts $198.7 million 2026 budget after public concern over deficits and staffing
Summary
The Mason County Board of Commissioners adopted a 2026 budget totaling $198,738,418, reaffirming allocations for public safety and moving some costs between funds to reduce general fund pressure. Commissioners agreed to further multi‑year planning to address structural deficits.
The Mason County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt the 2026 county budget, approving a total budget of $198,738,418 and a general fund of $72,097,893. Jennifer Beyerly, who presented the proposal on behalf of support services, summarized the county-wide totals, which included $55,061,262 in estimated salaries across all funds and a full‑time equivalent count of 424.96.
The vote followed earlier public comment urging fiscal restraint and protection of public safety staffing. Steve Dunkel,…
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