Butler County presents structurally balanced 2026 budget, plans Dec. 16 adoption

Dec 9, 2025

County Administrator Jean Boyko and finance director Stacy Bailey presented a structurally balanced 2026 general-fund budget that begins with $175.4M in unencumbered cash, projects $139.7M in revenues and $134.7M in operating expenses, and proposes below-the-line allocations including $15M to a capital reserve and $5M for 911 telecom.

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Butler County Administrator Jean Boyko and finance staff presented the proposed 2026 general fund and all-funds operating budget, saying it remains structurally balanced and will be brought to the commissioners for formal consideration on Dec. 16.

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