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Walker County begins FY2027 budget work; board weighing firefighter hires and a 3% COLA
Summary
County staff have started work on the fiscal year 2027 budget; the board is considering hiring additional firefighters and a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for county employees and will hold a second public hearing before the next meeting on Aug. 6.
Walker County officials have begun preparing the fiscal year 2027 budget and indicated the board is considering adding firefighter positions and providing a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for county employees.
The board scheduled a second public hearing on the proposed budget to take place before the next board meeting on Aug. 6. No adoption vote or specific budget figures were disclosed in the update.
Why it matters: Staffing changes and a countywide pay adjustment affect operating budgets and service capacity, particularly public-safety staffing. The public hearing is the next formal step for review and comment.
At this stage the update provides only the board's priorities; staff will prepare detailed budget proposals and estimates for board consideration at the public hearing and future meetings.
