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Washington County Officials Say They Intend to Make Final Decisions on 2026 Budget in the Coming Week
Washington County faces a 20 percent budget increase for 2026 due to prior shortfalls and rising costs, with a final decision expected at a joint meeting of commissioners and advisory members.
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Washington County officials say they intend to make final decisions on 2026 budget in the coming week
County Commission rejected the Budget Advisory Committee’s second budget plan at its last meeting, setting the stage for a full day of final negotiations Wednesday.
·Portland, United States
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Washington County nears final decisions on 2026 budget
The Washington County Superior Court in Machias, where the county's administrative offices are located, is pictured on Feb. 18, 2021. Photo by Erin Rhoda of the Bangor Daily News.MACHIAS — In September, the Washington County Budget Advisory Committee proposed a 2026 county budget that would increase overall spending by 40 percent to address the county’s current shortfall. The County Commission rejected the proposal, leading the budget committee …
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