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Davis County budget office projects $6.8M gap; commissioners weigh tax, fee and staffing options
Summary
County staff told the Davis County Budget Committee the general fund will show about a $6.8 million shortfall in the final 2026 budget. Commissioners discussed using fund balance, raising contract law‑enforcement fees, hiring freezes, personnel reductions and timing the 2% 401(k) swap to minimize January paycheck impacts.
County staff told the Davis County Budget Committee on Dec. 3 that the draft 2026 general fund budget will show a roughly $6.8 million gap between revenues and planned spending. The controller recommended presenting the final budget with a $6.9 million use of fund balance at the public hearing and then returning to work sessions in January to develop longer‑term fixes.
Why it matters: committee materials show revenues with the tax increase at about $98.4 million against spending of roughly $105 million, producing a $6.8 million shortfall and about $6.4 million of ongoing pressure once one‑time items are excluded. Staff warned that failing to budget potential known expenses (for example, inmate pharmacy overruns) could expose the county to state reporting obligations or budget compliance risks.
Options discussed included a mix of temporary and structural moves. Staff outlined revenue options such as renegotiating or phasing increases to…
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