Pine County previews 2027 budget showing $2.28M structural gap
County Administrator Kelly Schroeder presented a preliminary 2027 budget that begins with a structural funding gap after using $1,138,033 in one‑time funds in 2026; the 2027 preliminary projection shows a $2,283,804 deficit and included departmental requests from Court Administration, Extension, Historical Society, SWCD and Initiative Foundation.
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County Administrator Kelly Schroeder presented the 2027 preliminary budget at the July 7 meeting, noting the 2026 budget used $1,138,033 in one‑time funding and reserves and that departments were instructed to prepare status‑quo budget requests as the maximum. Schroeder said the preliminary 2027 budget reflects a projected deficit of $2,283,804.
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