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Pratt County extension council asks commissioners for 3% increase in 2027 appropriation
Summary
County extension representatives presented the proposed 2027 budget and requested a 3% county appropriation increase, citing four years without a county increase and rising operating costs including vehicle fuel and staff compensation.
Representatives for the county extension council provided the commission with copies of the 2027 proposed budget and explained the council’s request for a 3% increase in county appropriations. A staff speaker (speaker 2) said the council had been operating under the same amount since 2023 and argued “we do not think that it's unreasonable to ask for a 3% increase this year simply for cost of doing business, cost of living, etcetera.”
The extension representative noted the council runs with limited staffing—one full‑time office professional who is not on county health insurance—and cited higher vehicle and program costs, including fuel at about $4 a gallon. Commissioners discussed budget constraints, districting options used by other counties, and existing intercounty program sharing arrangements meant to meet service gaps without forming a district.
