Critical PriorityTaxes Budgetopen

FY 2026-27 recommended budget

Summary

The county's next-year budget still leans on about $2.1 million of fund balance for ongoing operations, adds $725,000 for roads, and funds moving out of leased space. Supervisors sparred over fire cuts, soft tourism tax revenue, and the lack of staffing for big economic development projects.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jun 30, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Total budget grows about $7.5 million to roughly $340 million; general fund revenue growth forecast drops to 2.6%.

✅Who benefits

Roads users, library and parks patrons, and departments moving into county-owned buildings.

⚠️Who could be affected

Fire advocates say the fire fund absorbed deep cuts from last year's engine closure and layoffs without meaningful relief.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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