2026 Genesee County Proposed Budget Presentation

The Genesee County NY Government held a budget presentation meeting on November 6, 2025, to discuss the proposed 2026 county budget. The presentation highlighted the challenges faced in crafting the budget, including rising retirement and medical costs, and the need to keep the county support flat where possible. The total recommended budget is approximately $255 million, with a general fund budget of $155 million, reflecting increases driven largely by mandated services and employee costs. The county plans to maintain the tax levy increase at 2%, below the tax cap, while utilizing $3.1 million in fund balance and reserves to minimize tax impacts. Key procurement-related highlights include a continued $1 million investment in infrastructure funding, over $6 million allocated for capital projects, and funding for new positions in the public defender's office and sheriff's department, with some positions funded creatively through vacancy savings. The county also plans to explore a dedicated housing development officer position to address local housing challenges, potentially funded through reserve funds. The meeting emphasized a team approach to budget preparation and the importance of balancing service provision with fiscal responsibility amid uncertain state and federal funding.