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Health Care Funding District rate methodology change

The state now requires the county's health care funding district to split hospital payments into separate 6% rates on net inpatient and net outpatient revenue. The court adopted the change after a public hearing.

2 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026

MediumTaxes Budget

Commissioner salary increase criticism

A resident blasted the court's 16.6% self-approved salary increase — roughly $25,000 per commissioner — versus about $2,500 for sheriff's deputies, noting car allowances and outside jobs.

2 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026

MediumTaxes Budget

Fiscal Year 2025 Year-End Accounting Adjustments (Period 13)

The county processed mandatory year-end accounting adjustments and lease reporting to close out fiscal year 2025.

1 mentionLast discussed Jan 27, 2026