Back

Commissioners pass balanced budget for 2023

On Dec. 19, the Board of County Commissioners passed a balanced budget for 2023. Commissioners anticipate using $3.7 million from general reserves next year to balance the budget.

Departments anticipate expenses of $51.5 million next year, with revenues projected to be about $47.7 million. Of the $3.7 million in general reserves that may be used to balance the 2023 budget, $3.2 million is carried forward from the last two years.

“Getting to a balanced budget this year was an accomplishment for not only the board but also our departments and elected offices,” Commissioner Kevin Overbay said. “No department was untouched by budget cuts this year. In the future, economic development will play an important role in increasing revenues for the county.”

Most cuts in the budget were made in eliminating unfilled positions. Nine positions from the general fund will not be filled next year, said Cathy Mulhall, county administrator. Other cuts came in internal expenses, such as supplies and training.

Chelan County will start the new year with a fund balance of $13.5 million.

 

Last Updated: 12/21/2022 03:51 PM

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 18
    Dec 2024
    01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

    Hearing Examiner - December 18, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    By Zoom Video Conference or in person
  • 18
    Dec 2024
    06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

    Planning Commission - December 18, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    400 Douglas Street
  • 11
    Dec 2024
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Chelan County Civil Service Commission

    Posted by: Human Resources

    The Chelan County Civil Service Commission will be meeting on December 11, 2024.

    Chelan County Commissioners Office, CM Conference Room 1
  • 04
    Dec 2024
    09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Hearing Examiner - December 4, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    Chelan County Administrative Building or zoom
  • 26
    Nov 2024
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office