To the Residents of Canyon County,
The following budget book is a joint work product of the offices of the Board of Canyon County Commissioners and the Clerk. More than 60 public workshops were held over the course of several months with dates and times posted on the Commissioners’ agenda. The ensuing budget represents the culmination of information discussed during these workshops and includes input from Elected Offices, Department Administrators and non-county affiliates. We are hopeful citizens recognize the cooperation, collaboration and united, strategic approach to stabilize the County budget.
The FY2025 budget supports a diverse range of initiatives, outlines capital projects, prioritizes expenses, and provides funding for critical new positions. Emphasis was placed on cybersecurity, elections integrity, enhanced public safety, as well as support for recreational and entertainment opportunities, which benefit all age groups and contribute to the overall desirability of our community. Each of the 55+ budgets reflect our careful consideration of the County’s financial stability. Our goal was to exhaust all non-property tax revenue sources first and then levy property taxes to cover operational expenses, retain tenured and recruit quality employees to fill vacant positions.
Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), receipted in 2021, have been dedicated for a variety of capital projects including a new Elections building that is currently under construction with a scheduled completion date of January 2025. Once completed, the Elections building will have increased square footage and sufficient parking to effectively serve the growing Canyon County population. Other ARPA projects include a new Sheriff’s administration building and the purchase of new ambulance units which will arrive in 2025.
Please note: all ARPA funds must be committed to specific projects by December 2024 and completed by December 2026. When evaluating the highest and best use of ARPA funds, the Board focused on projects that would provide the greatest benefit to our community while improving the quality of life for Canyon County residents.
Thank you for entrusting us with the responsibility and privilege of serving you. We will continue to serve our community’s needs while upholding our adopted values of Transparency, Respect, Unify, Service, and Teamwork (TRUST).
Canyon County Fiscal Year 2025 Board of County Commissioners Budget Book