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Cowlitz County reviews IT budget, plans to draw on reserves and stagger capital billing
Summary
County finance staff and IT director reviewed a nearly $5.2 million 2025 IT operating budget, outlined $832,000 of unspent capital, and proposed a more than $2 million reduction in 2026 funded by IT reserves and staggered billing tied to tax collections.
Finance Director presented Cowlitz County’s Information Technology operating budget, reporting a 2025 total just under $5.2 million and noting approximately 3.58% of that amount was charged to the general fund. The director said miscellaneous revenue was about $124,000 and other financing sources roughly $18,000.
The director detailed expense categories: personnel costs were below budget for 2025 following vacancies; supplies included…
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