Eaton County proposes first balanced budget in over a decade

Eaton County officials are proposing a balanced budget for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, marking the first such budget in over a decade. The proposal, which was discussed during a public hearing on Tuesday, aims to address the financial challenges faced last year, when the County had to cut $8.4 million and reduce staff by 30 employees. Board of Commissioners Chairperson Jim Mott noted that the budget includes projections for restoring services like sheriff's road patrols, though no specific timeline has been set.

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