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County administrator warns of structural shortfalls in 30-year forecast; budget book due May 8
Summary
County Administrator Gary Schmidt previewed the proposed Clackamas County budget, described a 30-year forecast requirement and structural constraints from limited property-tax growth, and warned that the sheriff's office and other departments may not be fully covered by a 3% departmental increase without additional revenue or cuts elsewhere.
County Administrator Gary Schmidt told the Clackamas County Budget Committee on April 21 that the proposed fiscal-year 2026–27 budget will be distributed to committee members on May 8 and that the committee will convene to consider the proposed budget on May 26.
Schmidt said the budget he will present follows a recent change to county code requiring a 30-year financial forecast that must close with a positive ending balance. To meet that requirement he recommended a conservative approach and proposed a 3% across-the-board increase for departments funded by the general fund; Schmidt cautioned that 3% is insufficient for several departments, most notably the sheriff's office, because personnel and…
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