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2 issues in taxes budget

HighTaxes Budget

Social Services Fund shortfall

The social services department is running a negative cash balance because state and federal funding — including impacts from HR1 federal cuts — has shrunk. The county loaned up to $10 million to keep it afloat, and staff floated voluntary furloughs, overtime cuts, and closing the California Street office.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026

LowTaxes Budget

Renewal of audit services contract

The district must have annual compliance audits under state law, and the board was asked to keep using CliftonLarsonAllen — the same firm the county uses — for five more years at up to $54,600 total.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026