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Eaton County officials discuss major budget cuts
EATON COUNTY, Mich. (WLNS) — The Eaton County Board of Commissioners is meeting Friday to discuss making major cuts to the county budget.
In May, 57% of voters in Eaton County voted 'no' on a millage, which would have raised taxes by about $12 a month on average.
The cuts the commissioners are talking about are not yet binding and will be recommended to other elected officials and department heads. The list below is not complete and more will be added throughout the day:
30% cut to the Community Mental Health collaboration
25% cut to the Barry-Eaton District Health Department
75% cut to the Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services
75% cut to the Capital Area United way vital services – maintain their payments to the 2-1-1 program ($20,000)
The commissioners did vote to keep funding for the Tri-County Of which provides Meals on Wheels to seniors.
Other cuts to be discussed involve the sheriff's office and the prosecutor's office.
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