Ford County Board approves FY 2027 county budget

The Ford County Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2027 county budget at a special meeting on Sept. 7, 2026. Chairman Gary Thomas opened the public hearing; no written or oral comments were received. After the hearing, Commissioner Chris Boys moved to approve the budget "as presented," and Commissioner Shawn Tasset seconded the motion. The board voted 3-0 to adopt the budget.

During the public-hearing exchange, Commissioner Shawn Tasset acknowledged a resident's concern about tax increases and noted the budget is developed over several months, saying the budget "is how the county runs." The county clerk attested the minutes following the vote. The transcript does not specify line-item amounts or changes to the budget; those details are recorded in the county budget documents rather than in the meeting minutes excerpt.