After months of meetings filled with presentations from various departments, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors has adopted its fiscal year 2025 budget.
Down nearly $62 million from the fiscal year 2024 budget of $546,374,685, the 2025 budget of $484,503,861 goes into effect on July 1 and includes a continued focus on the county’s capital improvement projects, facilities upgrades and flood mitigation efforts while serving as a cautionary strategy against possible fluctuations in revenue due to the economy.
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