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Marion Today
By the People, for the People
Marion County Board to Start Annual Budget Talks
The week-long budget session will finalize county department budgets for the upcoming fiscal year.
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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The Marion County Board of Supervisors will begin their annual week-long budget session on Tuesday, where they will discuss and finalize budgets with each county department ahead of the upcoming fiscal year. The public will have a chance to attend the hearings and ask questions, with Board Chair Kisha Jahner encouraging citizen participation.
Why it matters
The annual budget process is a critical part of local government operations, determining funding levels for essential public services and programs. Citizen engagement helps ensure transparency and accountability in how taxpayer dollars are allocated.
The details
During the budget session, the Board of Supervisors will meet daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the County North Annex to review department budgets. The public hearings will take place February 17-20, with a Zoom option available for remote participation, in addition to in-person attendance.
- The budget session will begin on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
- Public hearings will be held from February 17-20, 2026.
The players
Kisha Jahner
Chair of the Marion County Board of Supervisors.
What they’re saying
“Our public hearings will be February 17-20 in the morning starting at 9:00 am. There is always a Zoom link option but we love to have people present and be able to ask questions especially from those department heads and what their salaries are.”
— Kisha Jahner, Chair, Marion County Board of Supervisors (kniakrls.com)
What’s next
The Board of Supervisors is expected to finalize the county budget by the end of the week on Friday, February 20, 2026.
The takeaway
The annual budget process is a critical part of local government operations, and citizen engagement helps ensure transparency and accountability in how taxpayer dollars are allocated in Marion County.
