2027 County Budget Process and Online Budget Book
Summary
The committee forwarded the actual 2027 budget adoption to the full Legislature, where two amendments are pending. The budget carries a 7.69% tax levy increase, which exceeds the state tax cap of about 2.86% — and if it isn't adopted by December 10, the original recommended budget takes effect automatically.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
A 7.69% tax levy increase is proposed, above the roughly 2.86% tax cap.
Residents who rely on county services funded by the budget.
Property taxpayers facing a levy increase well above the state cap.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee - Regular Meeting — November 9, 2026
The committee forwarded the actual 2027 budget adoption to the full Legislature, where two amendments are pending. The budget carries a 7.69% tax levy increase, which exceeds the state tax cap of about 2.86% — and if it isn't adopted by December 10, the original recommended budget takes effect automatically.
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Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee - Regular Meeting — September 14, 2026
The county set an October 27 public hearing on the 2027 budget and capital program, with adoption required by December 10. The expanded budget committee is still hearing from departments before amendment votes.
Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting — July 28, 2026
The Department of Emergency Response landed a new lease revenue stream from a tower co-locator at Irish Hill and wants to spend about $44,752 of it on shortfalls in training, fuel, insurance, and repairs. Another lease adding 10 feet of tower could bring in $2,500 more per month.
Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee - Regular Meeting — June 8, 2026
Departments are entering 2027 budget requests due June 22, and the county is rolling out a redesigned online budget book with graphics and expandable detail. Several legislators want printed copies phased out entirely.
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