The 2025 Budget was prepared under the direction of the county commissioners with the following objectives:
- Meet the increasing demands and rising costs for county services.
- Prepare to respond to future disasters.
- Implement a five-year capital plan to replace, improve, or add equipment, land, software, and other capital assets.
Service Categories
The budget is allocated between five service categories that group departments and programs together. They are:
- Public Safety
- Community Planning, Infrastructure and Resources
- Human & Economic Health
- Public Records & Information
- Support Services
Sources of Revenue
The largest sources of revenue are:
- Property Taxes
- Sales and Use Taxes
- State and Federal Revenues
- User Fees (Charges for Services)
- Charges and transfers within the County
- The County's fund balance from prior year surpluses
