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Cole County commission adopts $64.4 million 2026 budget, approves 1% cost-of-living adjustment plus $750

Cole County Commission · January 9, 2026
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The Cole County Commission adopted the 2026 county budget after a presentation by new auditor Jay Moore, approving operating revenues of $64.4 million, operating expenses of $60.1 million, and capital improvements of $32.8 million. The commission also approved a 1% cost-of-living adjustment plus a $750 payment.

The Cole County Commission voted to adopt the county's 2026 budget on Jan. 8, after a presentation from new county auditor Jay Moore. Moore told the commission the budget shows operating revenues of $64,400,000, operating expenses of $60,100,000 and a projected surplus of about $4,300,000; capital improvements were budgeted at $32,800,000."If someone were to ask me, what our budget is, our operating revenues are $64,400,000," Moore said…

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