The Lawrence County Board has announced it will hold a public hearing this month on its proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget.
It is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21 in the county board meeting room at the Lawrence County Courthouse located at 1100 State Street in Lawrenceville.
The purpose is to allow members of the general public to comment and ask questions regarding the spending plan. The county is budgeting just over $10.8 million dollars for the coming year with the general fund, public safety, public health and transportation the main expenditure items. Copies of the budget are available through the Lawrence County Clerk's Office during regular business hours and online via the Lawrence County website.
It is anticipated that the county board will take action on the proposed budget at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting also set for Wednesday, October 21.
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