Franklin County adopts FY2027 all‑county budget

Franklin County Commissioners on Sept. 4 adopted Resolution 2026-09-04-A, the county budget for all funds for fiscal year 2027, by a unanimous vote. Chair Robert Swainston told the board the county held a public hearing on Aug. 24 and "there was only one neutral comment." Zan Bowles moved to adopt the resolution and Zach Stewart seconded; the motion passed 3-0.

The resolution formally sets spending and appropriation authority for county funds for FY2027. The meeting record shows Commissioners Robert Swainston, Zan Bowles and Zach Stewart present; Clerk Camille Larsen attested the minutes and County Attorney Vic Pearson was listed as excused. The commissioners did not discuss line-item details on the floor of this meeting.

The board recorded the unanimous vote in the minutes. No additional public testimony was reported at the Sept. 4 session; the adoption follows the Aug. 24 hearing referenced by the chair.