Fulton County commissioners adopted the county's 2026 budget and approved the Tax Levy and Appropriation Resolution on Dec. 30, maintaining the current tax rate for fiscal year 2026.
Fiscal Administrator Sue Reed and CFO Mike Lamb told the board there were no changes to the proposed budget since it was publicly advertised. Commissioner Steven L. Wible moved to adopt the proposed budget; the motion passed with all in favor.
Commissioner Hervey P. Hann moved to approve Resolution 8 of 2025, the Tax Levy and Appropriation Resolution, which sets county levies and appropriations for 2026 with no tax increase; the motion carried unanimously.
The board also approved the December 2025 Pension Report as presented by HR Administrator Mary Huston. The meeting record shows routine approvals of minutes, payables and other procedural items followed the budget actions. The commissioners scheduled the formal appointment of Keller Engineer, Inc. at the Reorganizational Meeting on Jan. 6, 2026, and adjourned the meeting after an executive session on personnel.