# Public Hearing on 2027 Tentative Budget

The Putnam County Legislature held a public hearing on the tentative 2027 county budget on October 27, 2026. Speakers addressed proposed budget priorities and funding, including support for Depot Theater youth training and an ADA-compliant facility, maintaining a second public-health nursing supervisor, assistance with private-road snow-plowing costs, and the Soil and Water Conservation District’s funding and operational needs. One speaker asked the Legislature to consider redirecting some of a $6.5 million sub-contingency fund. A representative of Second Chance Foods corrected a previously cited figure, stating the organization had received $677,968 in total—about $52,000 annually on average. A resident also questioned the value of Climate Smart projects requiring 50% matching funds.

No budget amendments, contract awards, or purchasing decisions were approved at this hearing. The chair said the Legislature planned to consider about 40 committee-pre-filed resolutions and any additional floor proposals at its full meeting the following day, calculate the tax levy, and adopt the final budget; Thursday was reserved if needed. The only motion taken at this hearing was to adjourn, which passed. The notice listed maximum 2027 legislator compensation of $49,618.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Sources
- [Public Hearing on 2027 Tentative Budget](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4DGN-5x2uQ) - putnamcountygov