November 20 hearing set for county budget with $6.4 million for roads

Warren County's Board of Supervisors scheduled a November 20, 2026, public hearing on a $223.6 million tentative budget for 2027, according to the county's November 6 announcement. The proposal includes $6.4 million for road paving and improvements.

Spending would rise $8.7 million, largely because of Social Services, state retirement, employee wages and health insurance costs. The property tax levy would increase 2.46%, within the state's 2.59% cap. The countywide rate would fall five cents to $3.238 per $1,000 of assessed value because property valuations increased. Municipal rates would vary with equalization rates.

The plan removes seven full-time and four part-time vacant positions, with a reported net reduction of 5.5 positions. It also budgets for changes in federal Social Services support, reorganizes financial management and preserves fund balance for future needs.

Supervisors will consider adoption after the hearing. The county plans to livestream and archive the board meeting on YouTube. Its announcement links the viewing channel, Budget Officer Nate Etu's presentation and a municipal tax-rate breakdown.