Board of Commissioners Work Session - 2026-04-28
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Meeting Summary
Cobb County Board of Commissioners received the FY27-28 biennial budget departmental requests totaling $1.48 billion in operating funds, representing a $157 million increase with $124 million in the general fund alone. Departments submitted 322 new full-time position requests (278 in general fund), with public safety (including sheriff's office) comprising 49% of all requests. The budget adoption process will conclude with public hearings in July 2026.
Key Decisions (1)
FY27-28 Biennial Budget Request Presentation
Chief Financial Officer Buddy Tazar presented departmental budget requests totaling $1.48 billion in operating funds ($157 million increase). General fund requests totaled $124 million with 278 new position requests. Department priority memos identified $33.3 million in critical needs. Sheriff's office requested over $30 million, public safety just under $20 million. One mill equals approximately $47 million in the general fund.
Market Signals (2)
Infrastructure
Public safety requests comprise 49% of all budget requests when combining police and sheriff's office, indicating significant investment priority in law enforcement infrastructure.
Other
County experiencing general cost increases due to inflation affecting departmental operating budgets, with health care rate increases pending finalization.