Clatsop County presents balanced FY 2026–27 budget amid funding uncertainty and rising insurance costs

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County staff presented a proposed FY 2026–27 budget they say is balanced at roughly $108.6 million, citing the postponement of a $14 million federal grant and projected medical insurance costs of about 22% as key risks; the Board will hold a public hearing June 10 and expects to adopt the budget thereafter.

County Manager Don Boone and finance staff on Wednesday presented Clatsop County’s proposed fiscal year 2026–27 budget, which staff described as balanced at about $108.6 million and projected to finish next year with a roughly 36% general fund balance.

The proposal, presented by Finance Officer Andrew Sullivan, showed a countywide total (excluding service districts) “approximately $108,600,000” and a more detailed slide listing $108,572,390, a year‑over‑year decrease of roughly $7.8 million that Sullivan said was primarily driven by a $14,000,000 federal BRIC grant that was budgeted in FY25–26 but has since been frozen or postponed. Sullivan said the county’s approach was guided by adopted budget policies and an emphasis on maintaining reserves.

Why it matters: county leaders said they face persistent ‘‘financial headwinds’’—uncertainty in state and federal funding…

Clatsop County presents balanced FY 2026–27 budget amid funding uncertainty and rising insurance costs

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