By Alex Paul
Linn County Communications
Halfway through the 2025-2026 fiscal year, Linn County’s department heads and elected officials are holding a tight rein on spending, Accounting Officer Bill Palmer told Commissioners Roger Nyquist, Sherrie Sprenger and Will Tucker at their Jan. 27 meeting.
Palmer said that as of December 31, most departments have expended less than 50% of their budgets.
Spending for the General Fund is at 45.60%, compared to 41.8% at the same…