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Budget office outlines 2027 budget message, tax-cap estimate and large health insurance increase
Summary
Budget Officer J. Cook presented the 2027 budget schedule and projections: estimated tax-cap at about 2.86% ($931,211), preliminary taxable assessment growth ~7.5%, projected general insurance +10% and an estimated 25% increase in health insurance rates; salary increase suggestions for management were also discussed.
Budget Officer J. Cook told the committee the 2027 budget message will be distributed to departments on July 15, 2026 and outlined preliminary fiscal projections: an estimated tax-cap of 2.86 (about $931,211 increase including pass-through levies), preliminary taxable assessment growth of roughly 7.5% based on RPTS figures received July 1, 2026, and projected increases to county costs for insurance and benefits.
Committee discussion covered suggested salary increases for management (3–4% suggested), a roughly 10% estimate for general insurance premiums and an estimated 25% increase in health insurance rates provided by J. Kresky with Lawley, though final rates were not yet determined. HR Director Dan Farberman and County Administrator S. Schrader discussed options including tying increases to CPI.
