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County budget shows $1.13 million shortfall; council advances budget and $3.5M bond on first readings

Sumter County Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

County Administrator Gary Mixon told council the proposed FY2022–23 budget projects $54.67 million in revenue and $55.78 million in expenditures, leaving a $1,125,527 deficit. Council granted first readings to the budget ordinance and a general obligation bond ordinance authorizing up to $3.5 million in capital bonds and scheduled public hearings.

Sumter County Administrator Gary Mixon presented the county's proposed fiscal 2022–23 budget by title at the May 10 council meeting, reporting projected revenue of $54,672,936 and expenditures of $55,775,454, which leaves a projected deficit of $1,125,527.

Mixon told council members they had received detailed budget materials…

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