Summary
The draft general fund budget includes a 5% raise for all employees, a 13% insurance increase, and roof/vehicle capital items, but still needs about $1.2 million from fund balance at a 70.1-cent tax rate. Commissioners are weighing what to add or cut before the June 30 deadline.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $1.2 million would come out of fund balance to balance the budget, though the county has historically not needed to draw it.
County employees would see a 5% raise, and residents keep core services funded.
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