Washington County board approves proposed 2027 budget, backs tentative 10% pay increase

Jul 21, 2026

The Washington County board unanimously approved forwarding the proposed 2027 budget, which includes a recommended 10% employee wage increase and a $45,000 rise to the stone/roadpad line; members warned the pay increase may be difficult to sustain if state changes reduce revenue.

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Washington County board members voted unanimously to approve and forward the county’s proposed 2027 budget packet, which includes a staff-recommended 10% pay increase for employees and a $45,000 increase to the stone/roadpad line.

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