Proposed Benton County budget kicks in $1 for jail ( you read that right)

Proposed Benton County budget kicks in $1 for jail ( you read that right)

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Benton County Budget Committee approves $540.3 million budget with focus on jail, behavioral health

The Benton County Budget Committee last week approved a proposed $540.3 million budget for 2025-27 in a process that included making four amendments that include public safety alternatives and planning for a new correctional facility.The committee increased the proposed budget by $847,000, bringing the total from $539.4 million to $540.3 million, with the increase dedicated entirely to the Behavioral Health Deflection program that was launched e…