Hancock County Commissioners approve budget for fiscal year 2026, Sheriff's office budget reduced 12%

Hancock County Commissioners approve budget for fiscal year 2026, Sheriff's office budget reduced 12%

HANCOCK COUNTY, W. Va. (WTRF) - Hancock County Commissioners approved their 2026 budget Thursday afternoon.   This comes after citizens recently voiced their concerns regarding proposed cuts to the Sheriff’s Office.   | Related: Hancock County citizens voice concerns over budget cuts during Thursday's commission meeting Commissioner President Eron Chek read a State of the Budget that she feels fully outlined the county’s financial position.   Pr…