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Grand Traverse County adopts $55.9 million 2026 budget after public hearing

Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners · December 17, 2025
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Summary

Following a public hearing, the Grand Traverse County Board approved a balanced 2026 general appropriations resolution totaling $55,907,103, including allocations for a detective position, an operations audit and several special initiatives. Commissioners asked for department-level clarifications on technology and patrol costs.

The Grand Traverse County Board opened a public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget and approved a balanced general appropriations resolution of $55,907,103 after discussion on department increases and technology investments.

Finance staff presented updates to the plan submitted in September, including moving $1.25 million within MERS, adding a detective position to the sheriff’s budget, earmarking $400,000 for…

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