After a public hearing, the board adopted the FY final budget (Resolution 2026‑07) and approved FY2026‑27 tax rates. Staff said the aggregate budget figure reflects all funds and assumed grant revenues (about $153 million), while the general fund operating spend planned this year is roughly $23 million and carryover was stated around $42.12 million; the primary tax rate remains $2.39 per $1,000.

The county board endorses a preliminary budget while protecting employees from health insurance cost hikes.