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Stephenson County board approves 2026 annual appropriation ordinance, adds $40,000 9-1-1 expense line
Summary
The Stephenson County board approved the 2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance with an added $40,000 line for 9-1-1 expenses; finance staff cited Central Square and a radio upgrade as possible uses and said they will follow up with the sheriff for specifics.
The Stephenson County board voted to approve its 2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance after a brief discussion of a new 9-1-1 expense line. Mr. Whelan moved that the ordinance be approved “as presented, with the budget that was presented 2 weeks ago,” and Mrs. Hayes seconded the motion.
Finance Director DeWall told the board the only change to the draft budget was the addition of a dedicated 9-1-1 expense line in the contingencies department for $40,000 to allow the county to…
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