The Madison County Board of Supervisors approved its fiscal year 2027 budget of $37.14 million, Tuesday night, after an extended discussion of spending priorities, tax impacts, and several conflict-related abstentions handled through separate votes.
Supervisor James W. “Jim” Jewett presented a budget summary and thanked board leadership, County Administrator Jonathon Weekley, and finance staff including Director Jennifer Warren for their work.
He emphasized the county’s effort to keep property taxes low while maintaining services, describing property taxes as both a major source of local revenue and a key factor for residents and business retention…