Ada County considers local-level priorities ahead of 2026 Idaho legislative session

BOISE — Friday at the Ada County Courthouse, Ada County Commissioners highlighted a laundry list of issues they hope to see addressed during the 2026 Legislative session.

Ada County’s 2026 budget sits at $389 million, $1.8 million less than the previous year’s budget. Rod Beck, chair of the commission, said that the budget leaves little for discretionary funds.

“Over 90% of our budget is as a result of what we have to do here,” Beck said. “… Most of it is in mandates.”…

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