Commissioners to hold budget hearings

According to the newest addition to the Rabun County Board of Commissioners, David Conley Chief Financial Officer has announced the set dates for this year’s annual budget hearing(s).

Residents will soon have an opportunity to weigh in on the Rabun County Board of Commissioners fiscal year 2020.

Budget workshops will be held starting as early as next week to hammer out next year’s spending plan.

Workshops will be held beginning at 4 p.m. the following dates:

Tuesday, April 9th

Thursday, April 11th

Tuesday, April 16th

Thursday, April 18th

Monday, April 22nd

According to Conley, the preliminary budget will go before the board on May 22 at 8 a.m. for review. Following immediately after will be a special called meeting to approve the preliminary budget for the fiscal year 2020.

The public will have a chance to express their opinions and any concerns to the commissioners during a scheduled public hearing which has been set for June 13th at 5 p.m.

Another special called meeting will be held on June 25th at 5 p.m. to approve the final budget.