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Town administrator previews FY2025-26 budget; says prison population to rise to about 1,100
Summary
Town Administrator Joshua "Shane" Richardson outlined the proposed FY2025-26 budget at a June 26 public hearing, reporting the town expects the prison population to increase to about 1,100 in 2026 and saying officials will explore solar panels for the Sprayfield property and advance beautification and economic committees.
Town Administrator Joshua "Shane" Richardson outlined highlights of the proposed FY2025-26 budget at a Town of Estill public hearing on June 26, saying the town expects the local prison population to increase to about 1,100 prisoners from January through December 2026 and that staff will pursue several facility and economic initiatives.
Richardson told the council he will recognize Mr. M. Hamilton at the next council meeting. He said staff are considering installing solar panels on the town-owned Sprayfield property, and that the administration will move forward with a beautification committee and an economic committee and reach out to contacts in Columbia, South Carolina, to advance those efforts.
The projected rise in the prison population, Richardson said, is a factor the town will account for in the upcoming budget. The minutes do not specify projected revenue or expense amounts tied to that forecast; those figures were not provided at the hearing and remain "not specified." The public comment period recorded no speakers.
Votes at a glance - Motion to approve the June 26, 2025 public hearing agenda: moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Tammy Solomon; seconded by Councilman Joe N. Hadwin Jr.; vote 5-0 to approve. - Motion to adjourn the meeting: moved by Councilman James Williams; seconded by Councilman Joe N. Hadwin Jr.; vote 5-0 to adjourn. Mayor Corrin F. Bowers adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m.
The council will receive further budget details at future meetings; Richardson indicated Mr. M. Hamilton will be on the agenda for the next council meeting.
