Washington County Officials Intend to Make Final Decisions on Budget in the Coming Week

Washington County officials intend to make final decisions on budget in the coming week

This story appears as part of a collaboration to strengthen investigative journalism in Maine between the BDN and The Maine Monitor. Read more about the partnership. MACHIAS, Maine — In September, the Washington County Budget Advisory Committee proposed a 2026 county budget that would increase overall spending by 40% to address the county’s current shortfall. The County Commission rejected the proposal, leading the budget committee to slice anot…

Washington County officials say they intend to make final decisions on 2026 budget in the coming week

County Commission rejected the Budget Advisory Committee’s second budget plan at its last meeting, setting the stage for a full day of final negotiations Wednesday.

Washington County nears final decisions on 2026 budget

The Washington County Superior Court in Machias, where the county's administrative offices are located, is pictured on Feb. 18, 2021. Photo by Erin Rhoda of the Bangor Daily News.MACHIAS — In September, the Washington County Budget Advisory Committee proposed a 2026 county budget that would increase overall spending by 40 percent to address the county’s current shortfall. The County Commission rejected the proposal, leading the budget committee …