Cobb County Board of Commissioners Work Session - 04/28/26

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a work session on April 28, 2026, focused on reviewing departmental and agency budget requests for the fiscal years 2027 and 2028. Chief Financial Officer Buddy Tazar presented a high-level overview of the budget requests, which totaled approximately $1.48 billion in operating funds, including 322 new full-time position requests. The general fund requests alone amounted to $124 million, with significant allocations toward public safety, including the sheriff's office and police departments, which accounted for nearly half of the total requests. The session included discussions on departmental priorities, position requests, and capital needs, with an emphasis on transparency and the need to balance the budget given limited resources. The board was informed about the budget binder contents and upcoming key dates for public hearings and budget adoption. An amendment was noted to fully staff and fund command staff at precinct six, with the amount to be determined and incorporated into the priority list.