County sets tax ask, budget for fiscal year 25/26

With no one showing up from the public to either observe or comment, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners held its annual special hearings on the FY 2025-26 budget and tax request on Monday, followed by its regular Monday meeting wherein both the budget and tax asking were passed. As approved, the county’s overall operating budget will increase by 7 percent to $26,499,087. Howe...