
Push towards 2026 budget: Monroe County OKs hiring freeze, eyes local income tax revenue, cuts longevity pay, keeps 3% COLA
Monroe County councilors worked until around 11 p.m., on Tuesday trying to get their 2026 budget into shape for adoption on Oct. 14. The council started the night with a draft budget that calls for $127.65 million in revenue, and $132.06 million in expenses, for a deficit of $4.41 million.