Columbia County adopts 2026 budgets, approves fee changes and fund diversions

Dec 15, 2025

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners adopted the 2026 current-expense and department budgets and passed several related resolutions, including a 6% solid-waste fee increase and a $133,000 diversion from road funds to parks and recreation. The board also rejected 2026 fuel bids and directed staff to rebid.

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Columbia County commissioners on Dec. 15 adopted the county'wide 2026 budget package and approved a set of related fiscal measures intended to balance services and reserves.

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