Board hears proposal for 2027 general fund budget; staff cites 4% decrease and program shifts
County staff told commissioners the general fund budget proposed for 2027 is about 4% smaller than the 2026 budget, driven mainly by timing of ongoing projects; discussions included pension reallocation, $150,000 potential savings from health-insurance changes, a $17,000 COA request, and a roughly $100,000 subsidy for recycling and hazardous-waste events.
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At a public hearing the county presented highlights of the proposed 2027 general fund budget. Miss King opened with an overview and stated, "The budget before you and before the public, for the general fund is decreased by 4% from the 2026 budget that was originally approved." She said most of the decrease reflects projects already underway that will be completed next year.
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