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Jefferson County adopts 2026 budget with no millage increase

Jefferson County Board of Commissioners · December 29, 2025
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The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners adopted a $35.5 million 2026 budget with no increase in millage, approving a $140,275 budgeted deficit and preserving current tax rates; commissioners praised staff for cost controls and departmental work.

Jefferson County commissioners on Thursday adopted the county's 2026 budget and tax levy, approving a $35,504,000 expense plan while keeping the millage rate unchanged. The board voted to adopt the budget after a presentation by county finance staff that highlighted revenue and expense assumptions.

The finance presenter told commissioners the budget includes total revenue of $35,364,000 and total expenses of $35,504,000,…

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