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Madison County commissioners review preliminary budgets for 2026–27; housing board asked to return
Summary
The Madison County Board of Commissioners heard preliminary budgets from departments including maintenance, safety, finance, nursing homes, roads and public services on May 20, 2026, and asked the Housing Advisory Board to appear at the June 1 agenda; no formal votes were recorded.
The Madison County Board of Commissioners convened May 20, 2026, in Virginia City to review preliminary budget proposals for fiscal year 2026–2027 from multiple county departments and special districts. Commissioners Ronald E. Nye (chairman), Duke W. Gilman and William A. Todd presided over the session.
Department heads and program representatives presented an overview of proposed operating priorities. Cody Martens presented the Maintenance Department's facilities budget; Mike Callahan presented the Safety Department proposal; Donna Avilez reviewed Finance Department planning; and department leads covered budgets for the fairgrounds, nursing homes (Madison Valley Manor and Tobacco Root Mountain Care Center), the senior citizens board, search-and-rescue units, the golf course, grants, and airports. Road and bridge staff — including Ray Rowberry and James Schrank — outlined equipment, staffing and maintenance needs for 2026–2027.
The commissioners noted several administrative follow-ups. The Housing Advisory Board had no representatives at the meeting despite submitting a preliminary budget; commissioners asked that the Housing Advisory Board be placed on the June 1, 2026 agenda so board members can appear in person. The DUI Task Force item was scheduled for the May 26, 2026 meeting for further discussion. Commissioners recessed for lunch at 11:06 a.m., reconvened at 1:00 p.m., recessed again at 3:55 p.m., and announced a regular session on May 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
No formal motions or votes were recorded in the meeting minutes; the materials presented were described as preliminary and subject to further review. Specific dollar amounts, line-item totals and formal budget approvals were not specified in the publicly filed minutes and will be developed in subsequent budget sessions and formal hearings.
The board's next scheduled opportunities to act include the May 26, 2026 regular meeting and the requested June 1 agenda slot for the Housing Advisory Board.
