Budget & Performance

The Board of Commissioners uses budget workshops to review and discuss various components of the proposed budget, ask questions, and consider impacts to residents and services before final adoption.

• Align spending with the Board’s strategic priorities
• Maintain a revenue-neutral General Fund tax rate
• Implement efficient, necessary fee changes
• Ensure a balanced budget based on operating within available resources
• Address current and projected economic conditions

It means the tax rate is adjusted to generate the same amount of revenue as the previous year, even if property values have changed due to revaluation.

Yes. Proposed changes include:

• Library services: Estimated overall increase of $350
• Location Services: 15% increase due to material inflation
• Public Health: Annual review; changes as needed
• Planning & Inspections: Description updates with no financial impact

• 33¢ – Human Services
• 27¢ – Education
• 20¢ – Public Safety
• 15¢ – General Government
• 3¢ – Cultural & Recreation
• 2¢ – Economic & Physical Development

Public safety costs are proposed to increase by 7.3%, including salary increases for entry-level and lateral hires in the Sheriff’s Office. New officers through the lieutenant rank could see a base pay increase of $3,000, from $50,750 to $53,750. The adjustment would also apply to existing staff in those ranks. The budget also supports School Resource Officers, Fire Departments and Emergency Services.

Yes. The Board discussed increased funding needs for recreation and fire services in unincorporated areas. Capital improvements for these services will see increased allocations.

• Watch upcoming workshops via livestream.
• Attend meetings in person.
• Speak during the public hearing.

The Board has requested future conversations on E.E. Smith High School. They’ve also asked to review attrition in the Sheriff’s Office, and a five-year look at vacancy and hiring rates in that department.