County

Commissioners approve 2023 county budget

RBC | The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 budget last week during a special budget hearing. Budget and Finance Director Janae Stanworth gave a final rundown of expenditures and revenues, major projects and future budgeting strategy.

The county is budgeting $26.6 million in revenue, and $30 million in operating expenditures in 2023. Total revenues include the addition of 2022 Federal Mineral Lease ($1.8M) Severance Tax ($1.2M) and PILT ($628K).

Expenses over revenue will come…