Waldo County delays vote on 36% budget increase after hours of public outcry

Waldo County delays vote on 36% budget increase after hours of public outcry

Waldo County’s budget committee decided not to vote on a proposed 36% increase to its 2026 budget Friday night after nearly three hours of public comments opposing the draft. Members said they did not have enough information about county finances and a state statute governing increases to vote, and hope the delay will push the county’s auditors to complete years of overdue financial audits. As it stands, the volunteer budget committee said Frida…