By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
During the regular meeting of the Guthrie County Board of Supervisors, the supervisors had lengthy discussion regarding the upcoming fiscal year budget. The main topic was seeking ways to trim expenses.
County Auditor Dani Fink summarized the information she provided on the proposed budget.
“At this point, we’ve gone through all of the worksheets. The overall number, the only thing that’s really changed there is Josh’s (Secondary Roads budget),” Fink said. “I know the libraries are asking if a decision has been made on their FY 2026 contribution.”
Fink shared that the county provided $139,261 for county libraries in the current year, and the libraries are asking for an 8% increase, which would be $150,402. No decision was made at this time.
Supervisor Mike Dickson brought up that the county needs to work on cutting about $300,000 overall over the next two fiscal years.
As part of the consent agenda, the supervisors approved a Payroll Change Notice for a new hire, Sarah Hanson, as a Mental Health Therapist, at a pay rate of $38 per hour.
Through March, the Board of Supervisors meets regularly Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. at the courthouse. The public is welcome to attend in person or via remote technology. To join remotely, call 323-792-6123, then use meeting code 547029216#.