Young County Commissioners Court Live

The Young County Commissioners Court held a budget workshop meeting on August 4, 2026, focusing primarily on setting the proposed tax rate and discussing the county budget. The court agreed to publish a proposed tax rate of 0.599999, which is below the voter approval rate, and scheduled a public hearing for August 24 to adopt the budget and tax rate. Budget discussions included allocations for new positions in the sheriff's department, paying off county equipment such as a fire truck and bulldozer, and adjustments to fund balances, particularly for road and bridge funds. The court also discussed transitioning from cell phone allowances to a cell phone contract to reduce costs. Additionally, there was conversation about applying for a rural ambulance grant and the associated compliance requirements. No contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but several budgetary decisions and motions related to tax rates and fund allocations were approved by unanimous vote.