The Clark County Council has adopted its annual budget for 2026, setting total expenditures at $883 million. The decision was made during a council meeting earlier this week. Clark County is located in Washington state.
The 2026 budget includes $735 million in projected revenues and $149 million from the county’s fund balance. The council approved a 1% property tax levy increase. It also authorized the use of available banked capacity for several funds, including the General Fund and Road Fund.
Officials reported that the county’s overall financial outlook is stable. However, some funding sources, such as the General Fund, have structural deficits. County staff are reviewing options to address these issues and are following existing financial policies…