County looks at 21-22 budget additions

Jack County officials looked at the 2021-2022 budget as part of their Monday, June 14 meeting. Commissioners heard from many different county departments on items they would like to see in the upcoming budget.

Judge Keith Umphress and commissioners are going over things after listening to what department heads and the county staff are looking for. Umphress has three priorities for the upcoming budget year, which begins Oct. 1.

One of the judge’s priorities includes a 3% COLA increase for all employees, including fringe benefits, which would total $114,300.Also, Texas Association of Cities (TAC) health insurance rates will be going up 5.2%. Since TAC didn’t raise rates last year, the county would like to absorb the increased costs to the tune of $42,000. Last on his list is that the county would like to make additional retirement contributions. Exact amount is pending.

For the full story, see the Wednesday, June 23, edition of the Jacksboro Herald-Gazette.