Washington County Commission sends 40 percent spending increase to Budget Advisory Committee for review
Chairman urged commissioners to make reductions before forwarding department requests, but was outvoted by the other two members.
Washington County Commission accepts 2023 audit, blasts prior administration for poor oversight
Audits from 2019 to 2023 show $3.4 million in losses and repeated failures to fix systemic problems.
Overtime and repair costs are pushing Washington County departments over budget
In their first look at the 2027 budget, commissioners reviewed requests that could drive spending up by more than $1.8 million over the current year.
Washington County Commission fires County Manager Renée Gray
In a 2-1 vote Thursday morning, commissioners gave Gray a 20-day written notice of termination as required under her contract.
Rumors of pink slips, service cuts force Washington County Commission into special meeting Friday
With cash flow tight and spending under restrictions, county leaders insist the situation is serious but not a crisis.