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Stark County commissioners approved a nearly $100 million operating budget for 2026, a $5 million increase from 2025.

The budget increase will cover a 3% pay raise for staff, a 5% rise in health insurance costs, and higher inmate medical expenses.

The sheriff's department will receive the largest portion of the budget, including funds for seven new positions.

CANTON ‒ Stark County commissioners approved an operating budget of $99.5 million for next year, about $5 million higher than this year.

The increase will go toward a 3% pay increase for county staff at discretion of management, a 5% increase in health insurance costs and a steep increase in cost for inmate medical care.

The approved operating budget does not include capital projects. The capital project bu

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