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County administrator outlines initial budget showing $1.57 million shortfall; next workshop set for May 2

Sumter County Council · March 1, 2026
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Sumter County Administrator Gary Mixon presented the first budget review showing projected General Fund revenue of $58.29 million against expenditures of $59.86 million, a gap of $1.57 million. Built‑in costs include health insurance and retirement increases, a COLA, and targeted salary raises for lower‑paid employees.

County Administrator Gary Mixon presented the first council review of the fiscal year budget on April 25, reporting projected General Fund revenue of $58,288,334 and projected expenditures of $59,862,197, leaving a projected deficit of $1,573,863.

Mixon told council that the proposed budget includes anticipated increases in employee…

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