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Benton County Quorum Court adopts 2026 budget 13-2 after debate over priorities and jail funding
Summary
Benton County's Quorum Court approved the 2026 operating budget on Nov. 20, 2025, by a 13''—2 vote after debate over spending priorities; two justices voted no citing fiscal-conservative concerns and a desire for additional budget scrutiny.
Benton County's Quorum Court voted 13''—2 on Nov. 20 to adopt the county's 2026 operating budget, approving schedules of revenues and expenditures, updated personnel authorizations and a 4% merit pool with a 6% cap.
The budget vote followed extended discussion in which some justices said the spending plan did not sufficiently prioritize taxpayer protections. Justice Mike Miller said he would vote no, explaining he was uncomfortable defending the budget totals to…
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