County staff outline fee changes, program savings, living‑wage increase and Solid Waste fee hike

May 26, 2026

Managers presented department‑level budget changes including a proposed Solid Waste fee rise from $138 to $142 per parcel, a living wage bump to $20.02/hour, Sportsplex revenue forecast near $5.9M, and targeted operational reductions and position eliminations across departments.

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During the May 26 work session county staff reviewed department‑level budget adjustments and operational changes that would accompany the FY2026–27 recommended budget.

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