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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Taylor County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
NetSuite Software License Expansion
Taylor County is adding 25 user licenses for its new financial software, NetSuite, costing just under $26,000 over a 40-month term. Funding for this expansion will be covered by an open position budget in the auditor's office.
ARPA Funds Reallocation for Home for the Holidays Program
Courtney Horton from the West Texas Homeless Network presented updates on regional homeless response efforts and potential federal funding cuts.
Fiscal Year 2027 County Budget and Deficit
County officials reviewed early budget requests for FY27, revealing a $15 million starting deficit as total requests hit $101.4 million against $86.59 million in projected revenues. Property taxes remain the primary funding source while officials evaluate inflation, rising hardware costs, and software renewals.