(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors approved the fiscal year 2027 budget following a public hearing on Tuesday morning, during which no public comments were made.
Montgomery County Auditor Ozuna reported that the urban tax rate is $8.07883 per $1,000 of taxable valuation, while the rural tax rate is $12.30138 per $1,000.
The compensation board recommended salary adjustments for elected officials. The County Auditor’s salary of $80,397 would increase by 3 percent to $82,809. The Recorder’s salary of $75,340 would increase by 6 percent to $79,860. The Sheriff’s salary of $123,098 would increase by 6.25 percent to $130,792. The Supervisors’ salary of $32,793 would increase by up to 3 percent to $33,725, but the supervisors declined any increase. The Sheriff’s stipend would remain at $1,500. The Treasurer’s salary of $75,340 would increase by 6 percent to $79,860.
The supervisors ultimately approved the following salary adjustments effective July 1, 2026: Auditor, $83,412 (3.75 percent increase); County Attorney, $123,293 (10 percent increase); Recorder, $78,165 (3.75 percent increase); Sheriff, $130,792 (6.25 percent increase); Treasurer, $78,165 (3.75 percent increase); Sheriff’s stipend, $1,500; supervisors, $32,743.00 (0-percent increase.
At the end of the meeting, Auditor Jill Ozuna brought the supervisors up to date on the elevator project.
The next regular scheduled meeting is April 21, starting at 9:00 a.m.
