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Budget Committee approves calendar change, moves May 26 session to May 27 in 5-0 vote
Summary
The Josephine County Budget Committee voted 5-0 to move a May 26 meeting to the afternoon of May 27, 2026, while keeping the elected officials compensation presentation on May 27; the vote followed scheduling conflicts and discussion of presentation priorities.
Commissioner Colene Martin moved and Budget Committee member Marc Kirby seconded a revision to the Budget Committee’s proposed meeting calendar, shifting the previously proposed May 26, 2026 meeting to the afternoon of May 27, 2026, and retaining the elected officials compensation presentation on May 27. The motion passed on a roll-call vote: Dorothy Yetter — Yes; Colene Martin — Yes; Ron Smith — Yes; Marc Kirby — Yes; Gary Richardson — Yes.
Committee members discussed the rationale for the calendar change, citing scheduling conflicts (Dorothy Yetter noted a vacation conflict) and differing preferences about whether to hear presentations from all departments. Some members favored comprehensive departmental presentations to better understand county services; others emphasized balancing transparency with efficient use of committee time. Budget Officer Arthur O’Hare said the committee could prioritize departments that directly interact with the public or that request additional staffing or budget adjustments.
The committee established the revised calendar and adjusted departmental presentation groupings accordingly. No public testimony was provided at the session; the meeting adjourned at 9:52 a.m.
