County's 2012 budget ready for look public

Balanced by tapping cash reserves and a possible bond issue funded by potential wind farm property taxes, Whitman County’s 2012 budget is ready for the public.

“I think, based on what we have here, we’re ready to pass a budget,” said Commissioner Greg Partch.

Financial Administrator David Ledbetter told county commissioners Monday departments plan to spend $401,155 more than the county will get in revenue next year.

By finding other funding sources for $353,000 worth of capital improvements, Administrative Director Gary Petrovich said the deficit could be cut to $47,000.

That gap could be offs...