Wright County adopts FY2026–27 budget, approves FY2025–26 amendment

The Wright County Board of Supervisors adopted the fiscal year 2026–27 county budget and approved a separate amendment to the current-year FY2025–26 budget at its May 4, 2026 meeting.

Board chairperson Bosch opened a public hearing on the FY2026–27 budget; there were no written comments. Supervisor Ellis summarized that the budget shows increases in public safety and capital projects. After closing the hearing, the board approved Resolution 2026-14 to adopt the FY2026–27 budget (motion and seconder recorded in the minutes). The minutes state the resolution "fully passes." The record does not provide a complete, legible roll-call listing for that vote in this transcript.

Earlier in the meeting the board also held a public hearing on a FY2025–26 budget amendment (identified in the minutes as amendment 125–2026). County staff described the amendment as reducing expenses by about $305,211 and decreasing revenues by $73,492, which results in a projected increase in the June 30, 2026 ending fund balance of $231,719. The board approved Resolution 2026-15 adopting the FY2025–26 amendment. The roll-call vote on Resolution 2026-15 is recorded in the minutes as: Dean — aye; Rick — aye; Lynn — aye; Betty — aye; Ashley — aye.

What passed and what it means: the FY2026–27 adoption sets county spending priorities for the next fiscal year, including the public safety and capital projects Ellis referenced. The FY2025–26 amendment reallocates funds within the current fiscal year to reflect timing and revenue/expenditure changes noted by staff, including delayed construction revenue and adjustments to bridge-replacement funding.

Formal record and next steps: both resolutions are recorded in the meeting minutes as adopted. The minutes name each resolution (2026-14 and 2026-15); the county auditor and staff will carry out the technical steps to update budget files and submit any required paperwork to state agencies.

Votes at a glance: - Resolution 2026-14 (adopt FY2026–27 budget): passed (motion and roll call recorded in the minutes; the transcript portion of the roll call is not fully legible). - Resolution 2026-15 (adopt FY2025–26 budget amendment): passed by roll-call vote — Dean, Rick, Lynn, Betty and Ashley recorded as voting 'aye' in the minutes.

The board did not schedule further hearings related to these budget items; staff will proceed with implementation and reporting as required by county policy and state law.