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Martin County lays out FY 2026–27 priorities; sheriff vehicle replacements and water upgrades drive requests
Summary
At a March 2 budget workshop, County Manager Drew Batts presented department budget changes including a $296,698 request to replace four sheriff vehicles, a multi-year water-system capital plan, proposed reductions to outside-agency funding, and a paramedic-services proposal that would raise EMS costs. The board approved the workshop agenda and adjourned after discussion.
County Manager Drew Batts presented the Martin County Board of Commissioners with a preview of the proposed fiscal year 2026–27 budget during a special workshop on March 2, 2026, focusing on vehicle replacement, water-system needs and targeted cuts to outside-agency contributions.
"We walked departments that have significant changes and outlined items that will need funding," Batts said, leading a PowerPoint overview and departmental budget sheets for the board. The presentation flagged a $296,698 increase for the Sheriff's Office to replace four vehicles this cycle; Batts said…
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