Reserves Are Shrinking
Summary
The county's cash-balance reserve drops from $109 million to $39 million next year — a $70 million swing — and General Fund reserves sit at just 7%. Commissioners flagged this as a serious warning sign for bond ratings and emergencies.
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Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Reserves fall by roughly $70 million from FY26 to FY27.
Nobody directly — but healthy reserves protect the county's bond rating and emergency readiness.
Future budget years — next year's session is expected to be even tighter.
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