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Hamilton County's proposed 2027 budget adds staff for two new courts and funds $85M Public Safety Communications Center; adoption set for Oct. 19, 2026
Hamilton County officials completed two days of hearings on the proposed 2027 budget, reviewing staffing requests tied to two new Superior Courts and capital plans including an $85 million Public Safety Communications Center. The council planned to adopt the final budget at a special session on Oct. 19, 2026.
The Hamilton County Council completed two days of hearings on the proposed 2027 budget after County Financial Consultant Mike Reuter opened hearings on September 1, 2026. Much of the discussion centered on staffing needs for two new courts and the county’s new Public Safety Center scheduled to open in 2027.
The county reported a cash balance of approximately $115 million and projected about $15.4 million in interest income heading into 2027; Council President Brad Beaver noted that assessed values declined in 2026, increasing the emphasis on careful budgeting and long-term planning.
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