Summary
County Manager Matt Riden presented the recommended $345 million general fund budget, holding the property tax rate flat at 59.9 cents while balancing non-discretionary cost increases.
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Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
The $345 million general fund budget represents a 2% increase over the previous year, balancing increased health insurance and personnel costs.
County taxpayers protected from property tax rate increases and employees receiving proposed cost-of-living adjustments.
Departments and external agencies receiving flat funding or experiencing reductions due to constrained revenue growth.
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Board of Commissioners — April 28, 2026
County Manager Matt Riden presented the recommended $345 million general fund budget, holding the property tax rate flat at 59.9 cents while balancing non-discretionary cost increases.
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