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Clear Creek County holds second public hearing on proposed 2026 budget; staff cite reserves, tax cap and sales‑tax concerns
Summary
Finance staff presented a proposed 2026 budget with general fund expenses of about $23.47 million and projected revenues of $21.5 million, discussed impacts of a new property tax cap and sales-tax underperformance, and scheduled final adoption for Dec. 9 and mill certification Dec. 17.
Clear Creek County finance staff presented the county's second public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget on Nov. 6, outlining revenue assumptions, spending priorities and next steps ahead of adoption.
Rachel Harlow Shaw presented the proposed general fund numbers and explained the agency's approach to stabilizing salaries and benefits. She said the proposed general fund expenses total roughly $23.47 million against about $21.5 million in projected revenues, leaving staff to refine priorities and reserves before final adoption. "At the end of the…
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