Commission Passes Balanced Budget

The Clay County Commission adopted a balanced budget for the year 2023 during their meeting on January 25.  This $114.6 million operating budget prioritizes sound fiscal management and increased support for law enforcement, while still retaining the high standard in place for core community services and values.

The Clay County Government remains diligent in responsibly applying all taxpayer funds, and the County is dedicated to protecting the investment of citizen tax dollars.

Clay County’s budget team worked tirelessly in preparing and prioritizing finances for the coming year.  This year’s budget achieves the goals of the Clay County Commission to update the County’s Comprehensive Plan, increase funding for roads & bridges, raise funding for facility maintenance, and provide cost-of-living adjustments to Clay County employees.

The 2023 budget was prepared through direct collaboration with all offices and departments associated with Clay County. 

Clay County’s mission remains the same: to ensure services are reliable and efficient, to ensure the County budget is balanced, and to ensure the community is thriving as Clay County looks to the future.

KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story