CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Christian County Judge Executive Jerry Gilliam gave a budget address on May 7, providing information about the county’s revenue and expenses for the upcoming fiscal year.
“We are in a good spot folks, and I certainly want everyone to feel comfortable knowing that our county is secure financially and that we will continue to be good stewards of that dollar,” said Gilliam to present county and state representatives. The 2026-27 budget is higher than last fiscal year, rising from $52 million to $60.8 million. There is an overall 3% increase in operational costs which includes raises for county employees.
The Christian County Fiscal Court is required to fund specific operations such as the sheriff’s department, jail, animal shelter, the coroner along with county roads and buildings. As far as how the funds are being allocated, Gilliam explained that $6.1 million is being designated to public safety. This includes $1.6 million toward the Christian County Jail and $3.9 million for the Christian County Sheriff’s Office.
Acquisition of Commerce Park II
Gilliam explained that the proposed budget is a significant increase from last fiscal year in part because of $17 million in state funding that was awarded as a loan to permit the county to purchase the Commerce Park II industrial site…