Washington County Budget Advisory Committee considers 27 percent spending increase for 2027
The committee has shaved nearly $300,000 from an initial $15 million draft and faces a Nov. 16 deadline to submit final recommendations to commissioners.
October ‘radio hour’ explores conservation efforts and a budget crisis in Washington County
Environment reporter Delger Erdenesanaa and Monitor Local editor Judy Meyer spoke with editor Kate Cough about their reporting on conservation efforts and the budget crisis in Washington County.
Washington County finance director resigns, citing personal reasons
Jenny Windsor agrees to stay through Dec. 17 as commissioners vote to confirm 2027 budget submission and authorize early loan payoff.
Washington County Commission advised to hold confirmatory vote on budget estimate
The vote was recommended by legal counsel after an attorney for the Sheriff’s Office challenged whether commissioners properly followed state law on the budget process.
Attorneys for Washington County Sheriff’s Office challenge 2027 budget process
Demand for three years of internal records prompts Budget Advisory Committee to request legal counsel.