On Wednesday, the Indiana County Commissioners approved the 2021 budget for the county, which contains a tax increase.
The expenses came to $45,229,466, with and with income expected at $41,482,221, the commissioners are using a combination of a .46 mil tax increase, $1.2 million in reserves, department budget cuts and CARES act money to help fill the budget gap. Indiana County Commissioner Sherene Hess said that next year, she will be taking a look at every expenditure that comes through.
County Commissioners Chairman Mike Keith said that the 2022 budget will undergo a deep and thorough examination, and that may start earlier than normal.
In other business, the commissioners approved a $50,000 CARES Act Revolving Loan fund loan to Rustic Lodge in Indiana. In related action, the commissioners re-certified the revolving loan fund program, which is done on a semi-annual basis. The commissioners also honored Dr. Ralph May on his retirement from the Community Guidance Center after 33 years of service there and for his work on promoting mental health in Indiana County.
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