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Commissioners adopt internal budget deadlines, form budget committee for 2026 cycle
Summary
The court settled on a budget calendar with final decision-making to occur by Sept. 14 and formal adoption to follow Sept. 28; commissioners agreed to reconstitute the budget committee with returning members and nominated staff.
Bianca (speaker 16), who will lead the county's budget process this year, presented a proposed calendar that includes a workbook rollout and a May 28 deadline for department budget submissions. Commissioners discussed timing and the county's transition to a new ERP system; staff recommended completing decision‑making by Sept. 14 to allow two weeks for final data entry and filing prior to formal adoption on Sept. 28.
The court agreed to form a budget committee similar to the prior year's membership (staff and select commissioners) and to hold budget workshops in July. Commissioners emphasized the need to complete workshops and decision points before the end of August to permit staff to finish data entry and audits ahead of adoption. The motion to form the committee and adopt the internal deadlines was approved by voice vote.
