Riley County IT director warns AI-driven costs will push 2027 budget higher

May 11, 2026

IT/GIS director Corey Meyer told the commission that AI-related hardware and software changes require a roughly $297,000 (15%) increase in the 2027 IT budget, citing rapid vendor price changes, server and licensing upgrades, and security needs.

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Riley County's IT/GIS director told commissioners May 7 that artificial intelligence is reshaping vendor pricing and will drive a substantial increase in the county's 2027 technology budget.

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