BOCC Special Meeting Budget Hearing

The Park County Wyoming Commissioners held a special budget hearing on July 21, 2026, to discuss the fiscal year 2026-2027 county budget. Key procurement and budget highlights included a 25% reduction in property taxes with additional reductions for qualifying residents, a 7.2% increase in self-funded health insurance premiums costing approximately $191,291, and a 50% cost share approved for employee wages with an additional $415,000 allocated for wage increases. The county plans to use $5,556,632 in cash carryover to balance the budget. Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were used for infrastructure projects such as repairing county sewer lagoons and completing the courthouse HVAC system, with remaining funds allocated for law enforcement HVAC upgrades. Solid waste disposal rates will increase from $70 to $80 per ton in July 2026, and the road and bridge department manages over 630 miles of roads and 69 bridges. The budget also includes funding for 911 dispatch centers and enhanced mapping services. The budget was presented as balanced and aligned with county financial policies, and the public hearing was closed without opposition. The full budget document is available on the county website.