The DeWitt County Commissioners Court approved a $3.2 million budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and a tax rate of 0.38576 to fund it Monday, Sept. 22.
The new budget will pay for many services, including road maintenance, law enforcement operations, record maintenance, health and welfare services, a court and probation system, veterans services, and emergency services There are 158 employees on the county payroll who will receive necessary con- tinuing education, equipment, and county vehicles as appropriate to complete their jobs.
Gunnar Frank reads the proclamation designating October 612 National 4-H Week in DeWitt County. Other 4-H Ambassadors, L to R, Emerson Flessner, Chance Keller, and Caleb Keller and County Extension Agent for 4-H and Youth Development Candace Williamson look on. Photo by Marge Kacir
When a citizen questioned giving county employees a 5% raise when federal benefits are being cut, Judge Daryl Fowler responded that the rate of pay needs to be sufficient to attract and keep skilled employees.
The courthouse, two annexes, the jail, and the juvenile probation office will require utilities and routine maintenance. Offices will need telephone, data processing, and internet service.
The figures for each budget line item can be found on the website: co.dewitt.tx.us.
Four 4-H Ambassadors were on hand for the Court to adopt a proclamation designating Oct. 6-12 as National 4-H Week in DeWitt County. Candace Williamson, County Extension Agent for 4-H and Youth Development referred to the focus of 4-H on civic action and community service.
The ambassadors, two from Cuero, and two from Yoakum, introduced themselves, stating their 4-H Club and the school they attend with Gunnar Frank reading the proclamation.
In other action, the court: ° Approved agreements to purchase professional services for healthcare and road maintenance were approved and a number of policies were updated.
° Approved a notice to hold a special election on 17 constitutional amendments on Nov. 4. A summary of the amendments has been published in the newspaper.
