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10/21/25 09 AM: 2026 Budget Presentations: Assessor, Sheriff, Treasurer, Others

2026 Budget Presentations: Assessor, Sheriff, Treasurer, Others

County offices including Assessor, Sheriff, Prosecutor, Treasurer, HR, Courts, WSU Extension, and Auditor presented 2026 budgets, highlighting staffing, operations, requests like vehicles, aerials, training, and revenues; all informational, no votes.

Assessor's Office 2026 Budget Presentation

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  • Time Range: 00:05:26–00:42:25 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, personnel, operations, contracts

Summary

Assessor Josh Chapman presented the Assessor's Office budget for 2026, highlighting a staff of 10 (including 5 appraisers, property technicians, and a shared mapper), frugal operations with owned vehicles purchased used for $10,000–$20,000, and statutory duties like annual physical inspections of 1/6 of the county and sales analysis. Key requests included $20,000 for vehicle replacement and $50,000 as a placeholder for aerial imagery (East side $50,000 or county-wide options under discussion for safety and efficiency). The office emphasized technology to manage workload without staff growth, rising software costs (Harris up 6% to $90,000), and safety concerns for field appraisers, with discussion on EagleView oblique aerials every 2-3 years.

Key Discussion Points

  • Chapman: Office runs lean at 10 staff (down from higher levels 20+ years ago via technology); vehicles bought used/auctioned to avoid taxpayer backlash; all field work, no remote due to data needs.
  • Chapman: Statutory cycle: 1/6 physical inspections (Brinnon/West End 2026); new construction assessed even without permits; 7 special assessments (e.g., noxious weeds via DNR).
  • Chapman/Board: Aerials for safety (appraisers alone on properties); $50k placeholder (East $50k obliques/orthos, West $60k); federal NAIP ortho flights ended, consortium ending March 2026.
  • Board/Chapman: GIS improvements, port parcels, timber/open space updates (DFL resolution simple); ratio study at 92% market value audited by DOR.
  • Jean: Tech error signage suggestion during outages.
  • No public comment.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Preliminary budget documents referenced (e.g., ad form with $20k vehicle, $50k aerials, $7.5k vehicle maintenance, postage increases); abstract booklet of assessed values/bonds/levies mentioned but not provided. No staff recommendation deviations noted.

Financials

  • Staffing: 10 total ($90k Harris software up 6%).
  • Requests: $20k vehicle replacement (end-of-year funding typical); $50k aerials (placeholder, East $50k obliques/orthos, West $60k); postage up.
  • Total values: $10B property values; vehicles $10-20k used/4WD.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Informational presentation; budget requests noted for consideration.
  • Vote: None.
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

Sheriff's Office 2026 Budget Presentation

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  • Time Range: 00:42:57–01:37:04 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, personnel, public safety, contracts, operations

Summary

Sheriff Andy Greer and team presented the 2026 Sheriff's Office budget, covering 57 staff (26 commissioned deputies, 16 corrections, 9 civilians), jail operations (2.8M total cost: 1.8M salaries/benefits, 112k OT, 948k ops incl. 357k medical), and goals like crisis training/de-escalation. Requests included training OT increase (due to 15% raises), Axon contract adjustment (111k from 28k), ER&R fleet rises. Revenues: grants (RSAT 146k, MOUD 179k), PT jail services 233k, CPL 31k. Jail emphasized grants for RSAT/MOUD (risk of cuts), medical contract (357k, nurse 40hr/wk critical), biometric monitoring.

Key Discussion Points

  • Greer/Dave: RCW duties; goals: proactive crime, crisis/DV training, community partnerships; staffing 57 (vacancies: admin asst PT, corrections).
  • Dave: Jail services (RSAT/MOUD grants at risk; medical 357k contract, nurse key for withdrawal/continuity; food Summit; commissary/phone commissions).
  • Board: Medical crisis statewide; OT baseline due to sickness/training; bed rate ~170-230/day.
  • Revenues: PT jail 233k (no formal metrics); sex offender reg 67k; misc 62k (alarms/DUI recovery).
  • Requests: Training OT up (post-15% raises); Axon 111k (bodycams/tasers/VR); ER&R up; jail med historical.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Preliminary budget (7.4M salaries, ~300k OT total); jail pie charts (2.8M: 1.8M sal/ben, 112k OT, 948k ops); revenues pie. No deviations noted; docs not provided.

Financials

  • Total: 7.4M sal/ben, ~300k OT; jail 2.8M (1.8M sal/ben, 112k OT, 948k ops: food 171k, med 357k).
  • Revenues: RSAT 146k, MOUD 179k, West End deputy 275k, PT jail 233k, CPL 31k, sex reg 67k, misc 62k.
  • Requests: Training OT increase; Axon 111k; med contract up.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Informational; requests noted.
  • Vote: None.
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

Prosecuting Attorney's 2026 Budget Presentation

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  • Time Range: 01:38:11–01:52:49 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, personnel

Summary

Prosecuting Attorney James Coddington presented a modest 2026 budget with 3 attorneys (2 vacancies: Spezzer maternity, Lotz departure); revenues from Salish BH-ASO ITAs, child support. Requests: Cartel case mgmt +$200 (to $1,975); 3% dues/subscriptions/training/travel ($X); trial costs up (transcripts/witnesses). Crime victims funding down (state discretionary fee); child support stable but federal risk. Noted new district/felony deputies (Luther/Chaplan).

Key Discussion Points

  • Coddington: Org chart (3 atty, legal assts on FMLA); revenues spotty (Salish ITAs, PT fund civil, child support fed).
  • Requests: Cartel annual $1,975 (+200); 3% prof dev/dues/Lexis; trial costs inflation.
  • Funding: Crime victims down (state $500 fee discretionary); child support fed risk post-calendar yr.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Org chart/budget submittal; no docs provided.

Financials

  • Requests: Cartel +$200; 3% training/travel/dues/subs; trial costs.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Informational.
  • Vote: None.
  • Next Steps: Position replacement request submitted separately.

Treasurer's Office 2026 Budget Presentation

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  • Time Range: 01:53:24–02:28:42 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, operations

Summary

Treasurer Stacy Butterfield presented budgets for Treasurer General Fund (flat 0.4% revenue rise), JEFFCOM Capital (debt service to 2030), Treasurer O&M (foreclosure), REIT Tech ($12k rev, $14k exp fund balance). 6.5 staff; manages 74 county/27 district funds, 92 investments. Requests <2% non-sal/ben (SynPro/packs/postage/custodial shift). Revenues: property tax/PILT/sales/timber/investments (1.3M invest down); goals: ops/tech/people cross-training.

Key Discussion Points

  • Butterfield: Ex-officio treasurer 27 districts; 9 funds collect taxes (schools/DOR/PT/PUD); state econ forecasts used.
  • Treasurer budget flat; property ~97-99% collected; invest 1.3M (rates down/cash less); sales chase projects; timber down.
  • Ads: <2% non-disc (SynPro/packs/postage/custodial); clerk hire $5k emergency.
  • JEFFCOM: Debt/MOU comm sales tax (5% reserve); est sales tax provided.
  • O&M: Foreclosure 1/3 FTE; REIT $12k rev (down), $14k split asr/treas.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Preliminary budgets; state econ forecasts; no docs provided.

Financials

  • Treasurer GF: Flat 0.4%; invest 1.3M; ads <2% non-sal/ben.
  • REIT: $12k rev, $14k exp ($7k each asr/treas).

Alternatives & Amendments

Twin Vista Ranch facilities potential.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Informational.
  • Vote: None.
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

Human Resources and Civil Service Commission 2026 Budget Presentations

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  • Time Range: 02:44:48–03:09:51 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, personnel

Summary

HR Director Sarah Nelson presented 2026 budget (3 staff +0.5 PW shared); turnover up (46 separations/38 hires); 360 employees. Requests: retirement payouts, labor consultant, NEOGOV ($X), Adobe/badge up, exempt sal/engagement/training. Civil Service (Sheriff merit): HR support (secretary/chief examiner); requests PS Testing sergeants $11k, ads $300.

Key Discussion Points

  • Nelson: Turnover 46/38 YTD; contacts (45 calls/walkins/wk); leave up (PFML pays 90%).
  • Lunch/Learns (34 avg); meet/greets 11 depts; NEOGOV 2026 live.
  • Base sal/ben up (Lindsay onboard 2024); ads retirement/labor/NEOGOV/Adobe/badge/training/engagement.
  • Coddington/Civil: 3 atty (vacancies); volunteer to HR support; PS Testing sergeants/emotional $11k.

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Budgets; no docs provided.

Financials

  • HR base sal/ben ~$472k (up from $381k); ads labor/NEOGOV etc.
  • Civil: PS Testing +$11k; ads +$300.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Informational.
  • Vote: None.
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

Superior Court, Law Library, Therapeutic Courts, and District Court Budget Presentations

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  • Time Range: 03:11:20–03:33:42 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, operations, contracts

Summary

Superior Court Admin Rebecca Gardner: Law Library $6k GF (down from $8k); interpreters $10.8k (historical 16-30k); dues/subs up (Zoom/pro asso). Therapeutic Courts (Rebecca): stable funding; +1 FTE peer support (0.5 admin); CJT $5k. FTE court coord PT request.

Key Discussion Points

  • Gardner: Law lib $6k; interpreters mandated up; Zoom essential (Teams inadequate); pro tem $8k.
  • Therapeutic: Participants up (drug court), structured phases; peer support success (housing/skills); family to unified dependency.
  • Trials unpredictable (8 YTD +1 month).

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Budgets; no docs provided.

Financials

  • Law lib $6k GF; interpreters $10.8k; dues/subs up; pro tem $8k; Therapeutic CJT $5k; FTEs.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Informational.
  • Vote: None.
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

WSU Extension 2026 Budget Presentation

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  • Time Range: 03:33:47–04:24:47 (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, personnel, operations, services

Summary

WSU Extension Dir Ahmed Khan: 5 core programs (4H/MG/Noxious/Water/Small Farms); fully staffed/engaged. Self-sustain: Noxious (PT seasonal, cost-share $10k), Water (grants to '27). 108 fund: GF transfer $477k (up $93k: FTEs/IT); reserves ~14%. Priorities: strategic align/impact/processes.

Key Discussion Points

  • Khan: Attrition 43% on hire; now engaged; Gathering Gratitude 11/20.
  • Noxious: Outreach up; PT seasonal.
  • 108: Revenues up (MRC/grants); exp rationalized; FTE Owen 0.75.
  • Requests: GF $477k (admin/FTEs/facilities/Brennan AS/Beach Nat).

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Budgets/MOA; no docs provided.

Financials

  • Noxious self-sustain; 108 rev ~$250k +GF $477k (up $93k); reserves 14%.

Alternatives & Amendments

Regionalization/prioritization/volunteers.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Informational.
  • Vote: None.
  • Next Steps: Work planning Jan; MOA Nov 26.

Auditor's Office 2026 Budget Presentation

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  • Time Range: 04:25:32–end (PART 1)
  • Categories: budgeting, operations, personnel

Summary

Auditor Renna Hensley: Licensing/recording/finance/payroll/grants/elections; 96% sal/ben. Revenues up (lic $300k+, passports $19k YTD); docs down. Requests: GF assist O&M ($30k printing/cycle maint); fraud notify $28k+1k/yr; elections PT ($X). ACH transition; grants team.

Key Discussion Points

  • Hensley: Cross-train; lic fees up $1.50-2/trans (Jan '26); passports doubled; docs down (flex staff).
  • Finance: ACH vendors; invoice audits up; annual report.
  • Elections: 29k voters; 2FT+3 seasonal (coord vacancy).

Public Comments

No public comment on this topic.

Supporting Materials Referenced

Budgets; no docs provided.

Financials

  • Lic rev $300k+; passports $19k; O&M printing/cycle; fraud $28k+1k.

Alternatives & Amendments

No alternatives discussed.

Outcome, Vote, and Next Steps

  • Decision: Informational.
  • Vote: None.
  • Next Steps: No next steps specified.

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