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Navajo County adopts $255 million budget, keeps property tax rate unchanged
Summary
The Navajo County Board of Supervisors adopted a $255 million fiscal 2024–25 budget and left property tax rates unchanged after a public Truth in Taxation hearing. The unanimous vote included approval of several special-district budgets and authorizations tied to ARPA and capital projects.
The Navajo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt the county’s final fiscal 2024–25 budget, a $255 million plan the county described as a modest 1.3% increase that preserves existing service levels while funding regional capital projects.
County staff told the board the recommended budget keeps the county’s primary property tax rate flat at 0.8114 and maintains rates for the flood control, public health and library districts. "By keeping the rate the same, we are protecting taxpayers while still funding essential county services," staff said during the Truth in Taxation hearing.
The budget presentation described a $65 million operating general fund, where criminal justice accounts for roughly 27.5% and public safety just under 25% of spending. Special revenue funds were shown at about $144.9 million, with grants and county services comprising the bulk of that total. County staff said the ARPA broadband grant and a $20 million Winslow levy were significant capital contributors.
Officials emphasized a balanced approach. "We start with a balanced budget: recurring revenues should match recurring expenditures," a county presenter said, explaining the use of one-time funds for ARPA projects and the maintenance of financial reserves to cover unforeseen revenue shortfalls.
Board discussion praised the collaborative work across departments and the administration. Following general discussion, a motion to adopt resolution 25-2024 (approving the final fiscal 2024–25 budget) was made, seconded and approved in a unanimous roll-call vote.
The board also convened and approved the budgets for multiple special districts — including the Navajo County Public Health Services District, Library District, Flood Control District and others — during consolidated district sessions.
What happens next: The adopted budget will govern county operations for the coming fiscal year and maintains statutory compliance with truth-in-taxation notice requirements.
