Benton County begins 2027 budget process, flags potential SNAP cost hit
County administrators presented a draft budget calendar and cautioned that state and federal changes to SNAP could expose Benton County to a preliminary estimated $750,000 cost in 2028; commissioners approved the calendar subject to change and asked staff to refine estimates.
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Benton County commissioners on June 2 adopted a calendar and guidelines to begin the 2027 budget process while warning that changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could create a significant unplanned expense in 2028.
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