Controller Cecilia presented a 2027 budget overview that projects a $1.4M property-tax increase and notable health-care and retirement-cost increases; commissioners discussed FTE requests, capital replacements and the October 1 deadline for budget adoption.

County staff presented a balanced FY 2627 budget totaling $108.5 million ( $81.8 million excluding grants) and outlined $500,000 in contingency, while warning of a projected $3.7M–$5.2M revenue shortfall in 2728–2829 depending on state and property appraiser estimates; options discussed include assessments, property sales and personnel changes.

Madison County commissioners on June 25 approved the fiscal 2026–27 budget and set the real property tax rate at 1.8736. The budget includes a 2.7% employee pay increase, $5.5 million in capital spending and roughly $3 million in education capital.

Board sets proposed millage rate at 7.945 amid FEMA reimbursement uncertainties.

Commission discusses budget details and potential tax implications at Jackson County workshop.

Commissioners finalize a balanced budget requiring tax advertisement despite no millage rate change.

Legislators review proposed levy changes and budget adjustments amid anticipated shortfalls.

Jackson County’s Board of Supervisors on April 21 adopted the FY2027 budget and a resolution setting elected-official salaries. Michael Keener, speaking for Sheriff Kilberg, urged the board to set the sheriff’s FY27 pay at the compensation board’s 11.5% recommendation to satisfy Iowa Code 331.9071’s comparability requirement; county counsel said the board must document its comparability reasoning.