Summary
County officials unveiled a $246.96 million budget that keeps property taxes flat at 58 cents while funding elementary school resource officers, employee raises, and capital projects.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Total budget of $246.96 million funded through steady property tax rates, conservative sales tax estimates, and $33.55 million in fund balance usage.
County employees receiving raises, schools receiving increased funding, and students benefiting from full-time SROs.
Taxpayers funding capital reserves and enterprise fund increases, such as landfill tipping fee hikes.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Board of Commissioners - Jun 15, 2026
The county board approved its operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year across 11 funds without increasing property tax rates. Adjustments included funding for animal services, environmental health, volunteer fire departments, and internal salary reclassifications.
Board of Commissioners - Jun 1, 2026
The board reviewed the $246.9 million proposed general fund budget and several commissioner funding requests, deciding to delay final adoption until mid-June.
Board of Commissioners - May 18, 2026
County officials unveiled a $246.96 million budget that keeps property taxes flat at 58 cents while funding elementary school resource officers, employee raises, and capital projects.
Board of Commissioners - Jan 20, 2026
Finance officials reported that revenues and property tax collections remain strong, keeping pace with last year's figures.
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