The Montgomery County Commission holds a special meeting to approve the budget cuts needed to remain below the revenue neutral rate for 2026.
Commissioners learned over the weekend that a prcedural error in the Septembver 15th revenue neurtal hearing left the county in violation of state statute. At Tuesday's meeting, County Adminstrator Jonathan Booe informed commissioners of the final budget cuts that would be necessary to trim more money from next year's budget. Booe says the budget now reflects the 39.989 mill levy.
Booe and the County Commission worked to cut an additional $2.7 million from the budget. Of that number, $2.4 million came from the County Bridge and Road Department.
Commissioner Mike Cordray says the cuts were necessary but citizens will notice.
Commissioner Phil Clubine says, in the long run, this is what taxpayers wanted.
No staff or salaries were cut from the budget. The new budget was approved unanimously by the commission.
