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Commissioners set 6% modeling ceiling for FY 2026–27 raises as budget work continues
Summary
During budget discussions the court agreed to use a 6% ceiling as a modeling target for employee raises while staff finalizes revenue numbers; commissioners said the ceiling can be reduced before the August 31 filing but cannot be increased without reposting.
Hunt County commissioners discussed proposed employee raises in the fiscal year 2026–27 budget and agreed to enter a 6% ceiling into the budget modeling process so staff can prepare required documents for the August 31 filing deadline.
Several commissioners argued for a higher target in light of inflation; "I don't see how we don't have a conversation that's not at least 5%," one commissioner said, while others encouraged starting higher and coming down if necessary. Judge Stovall explained that a proposed rate can be lowered before the final filing but not increased without restarting the public notice process.
Commissioners asked staff to provide final tax‑base and revenue estimates to determine how much of the modeled raise could be funded. The court scheduled additional discussion at a Friday meeting to finalize numbers before required postings.
