It isn’t just Clark County residents feeling the pinch of rising costs. Clark County’s annual budget for 2026, which was approved by the county council Tuesday, shows an increase in expenses of about $10 million compared with the prior year.

Property owners will see a slight increase in their yearly property taxes to help pay for those additional expenses.

According to the budget, Clark County expects to bring in $735 million in revenues next year, compared with the $713.3 million budgeted for 2025. Also, the county will tap $149 million from reserves to balance the budget and cover remaining expenses.

In a news release Wednesday, county officials said the budget reflects a strong and financially sound position for the county. However, County Manager Kathleen Otto has warned for several

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