The Coconino County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $443,009,427 budget for the fiscal year 2026 during a meeting in Flagstaff on June 24, 2025, according to an official county notice. The budget, covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, followed a public hearing and input period designed to incorporate taxpayer feedback, officials said.
County officials emphasized fiscal discipline during the budget process, noting that once the tentative budget is established, spending cannot exceed the adopted amount during the fiscal year without board approval. The board also retains authority to approve any additions to county positions funded through the general fund, special revenue funds, or grant funds, as outlined in a budget hearing video from May 5, 2025.
The approved budget includes a $15 million one-time stability fund intended to address natural disaster response, cash-flow needs, and potential funding shortfalls, according to a secondary report on the county’s fiscal plan.
The budget covers the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, following a formal public hearing and input period designed to incorporate taxpayer feedback. The public hearing took place on June 24, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the County Administration Building, located at 219 E. Cherry Ave. in Flagstaff, according to the official public hearing notice issued by the Coconino County Board of Supervisors and the Clerk of the Board. The notice also allowed for written comments to be submitted by mail or email up to 24 hours before the meeting, in compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes governing truth-in-taxation and budget adoption procedures.
The public hearing process provided an opportunity for any taxpayer to comment for or against any proposed expenditure or tax levy, according to the county’s official CivicAlert titled “Board of Supervisors Approves Budget for Fiscal Year 2026.” The county’s use of this process reflects adherence to statutory requirements and transparency in local government budgeting. The agenda and meeting records available through the county’s agenda center further document the procedural steps leading to the unanimous approval.
The budget represents a countywide financial plan rather than a departmental budget alone, encompassing all county operations and services. County officials discussed the tentative budget and the timeline for adoption during a board meeting video recorded on May 5, 2025, which indicated that the tentative budget was initially scheduled for approval on June 3, 2025, with final action taken on June 24, 2025. Additional discussions and clarifications were provided in a board meeting video from April 22, 2026, underscoring the county’s ongoing oversight and fiscal management.
The official budget figure of $443,009,427 was confirmed in the county’s CivicAlert and reiterated in a separate report describing the board’s unanimous vote. While the sources do not provide a detailed line-item breakdown of the budget, they confirm the overall approved amount and the inclusion of the stability fund. The county’s Clerk of the Board remains the point of contact for additional budget information, as noted in the public hearing notice.
The county’s fiscal year 2026 budget approval follows a process that included public input, formal hearings, and board deliberations consistent with Arizona law. This process ensures that the county’s financial planning is subject to public scrutiny and legal oversight before the adoption of the annual spending plan.
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