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Knox County readies budget work; commissioners flag courthouse elevator replacement and service-center finish work

Knox County Commissioners · September 25, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners began the budget process for the next year, discussed a potentially costly courthouse elevator replacement likely to land in the 2026 capital program, and received an update on service-center lift delivery, signage and crosswalk coordination with the city.

County staff told commissioners Sept. 25 that the county's budget process will begin soon and that departments will start preparing salary and general-fund budgets in October. The update included capital planning work with IT and other departments.

Staff warned that the courthouse elevator presents a significant capital challenge: the existing elevator is…

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