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Lincoln County commission adopts $FY2026–27 budget after debate over raises
Summary
Lincoln County commissioners approved the FY2026–27 appropriations resolution after recorded roll-call votes (17–6–1). Commissioner Jennie Roles-Walter opposed the budget, citing concerns about how raises were implemented and potential staff turnover.
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved the FY2026–27 appropriations resolution after a recorded roll-call vote showing 17 yes, 6 no and 1 absent.
Budget Committee Secretary Ricky Bryant presented the committee’s recommendation and a motion to adopt the resolution carried after debate. Commissioner Jennie Roles-Walter said she "could not support the budget because she felt that the manner in which the raises were done did not address specific department turnover and the disparity in pay would only grow and create a larger problem down the road." Commissioner Jack Atchley asked whether the hourly raise structure should be tied to an "evaluation of the employee." The transcript does not specify the exact COLA amount or the total fiscal impact when Roles-Walter raised her objection.
Supporters moved the resolution based on the committee’s report; the motion passed with the recorded tally noted above. The commission’s approval sets appropriations for Lincoln County’s funds, departments and agencies for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. No additional implementation details or department-specific raise schedules were recorded in the minutes; staff follow-ups or policy changes were not specified in the transcript.
