Bay County presents proposed 2026 budget; general fund to increase by $3.2 million County staff presented the executive proposed 2026 budget to the Board of Commissioners, opened a public hearing with no citizens commenting, and recommended using $4.1 million of unassigned fund balance to balance the general fund.

Bay County's proposed 2026 budget reveals a $2 million cut overall, yet a surprising $3.2 million boost to the General Fund—what's driving these changes?

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