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Pratt County Historical Society asks commissioners for $52,000 annual appropriation
Summary
Thad Henry told the Pratt County commissioners the society relies on the county for about 60% of its receipts and requested an increase to $52,000 — a 7% rise after six years of level funding. Commissioners acknowledged the request and expressed concern about pending state property-tax legislation.
Thad Henry, outgoing treasurer for the Pratt County Historical Society, asked the Pratt County Board of Commissioners on April 13 to increase the county’s annual contribution to $52,000 for the coming fiscal year. "The county’s annual contribution accounts for approximately 60% of the organization’s gross receipts," Henry said, and he warned that the society’s operations would not be sustainable without continued county support.
The requested $52,000 represents a 7% increase over the funding level that has been in place for the past six years. Commissioners acknowledged the request but cautioned that recently passed state legislation affecting property taxes could constrain county budgets and create additional administrative burdens, particularly for the County Clerk’s Office.
Commissioners did not take immediate final action on the funding request during the meeting; they discussed the item alongside an economic-development legislative update and said they would consider the budget implications as state-level measures progress. The commission’s review will continue as part of routine budget planning and as the status of the state revenue‑cap property tax bill becomes clearer.
