Budget Time

Henry County commissioners approved two county government budgets for 2022 during their meeting, this week. The general fund budget totals $10.4 million dollars, or 5.7% more than what was approved for 2021. And the county’s other budget…supporting such things as HOPE Services, the health department and the highway department, which generally have their own revenue sources…total $31.1 million for 2022…with revenue set at $28.1 million. Officials say, carry-over is expected to cover the difference in the latter budget, according to the commissioner’s office. The budget recommends 3% raises for county workers in 2022 while employee health insurance costs have gone up by 9%. The general fund includes an additional full-time position in the treasurer’s office to train a person who will take the place of a retiring employee in 2022.