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CriticalTaxes Budget

2026 Tax Rate and 2027 County Budget

The county approved a $2,500 cost-of-living pay raise for elected officials, alongside a $10,000 increase for the sheriff and higher certification pay for law enforcement officers.

12 mentions (4 this month)Last discussed Sep 22, 2026

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Justice Center and County Jail Liability Insurance

The Sheriff warned that delayed felony court trials are causing inmate populations to surge, forcing out-of-county housing expenses of $90,000 a month and threatening to force the opening of a new 72-bed jail dormitory costing $1 million annually.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Sep 22, 2026