JONESBORO, Ark. — The Craighead County Quorum Court will hear a presentation on the county’s 2027 budget Monday, Nov. 9, before its Finance Committee takes up a separate $6.7 million spending proposal from the county’s solid waste authority.
The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. in the Quorum Court room at the Craighead County Courthouse Annex, 511 S. Union St. The county plans to livestream the meeting on Facebook and YouTube.
The budget presentation is the only item listed under new business for the full court. The meeting packet includes October financial reports but gives no proposed countywide spending total for 2027. A public comment period is scheduled before committee meetings.
Solid Waste Budget
The Craighead County Solid Waste Disposal Authority projects $7.49 million in revenue and $6.70 million in expenses for 2027, leaving about $784,000 in projected revenue above expenses. Its approved 2026 budget projected about $54,000 in revenue above expenses.
The proposal keeps projected revenue from tipping fees and sales taxes at $6.55 million. It adds $186,000 in landfill gas revenue, which the authority expects to begin receiving in October 2027. It also lowers projected landfill closure and post-closure expenses from $950,000 to $450,000. The authority attributes that decrease to having less open landfill space to close.
The authority sent the proposal to County Judge Marvin Day and local mayors on Oct. 30. Under state law, a majority of its member governments must approve the budget before the authority can give it final approval.
Other Items on the Agenda
The Finance Committee will also receive reports from the county collector and treasurer. The Transportation Committee will review the October road report and take up items involving Pine Log Road and U.S. Highway 63.
The full court will also review minutes from its Oct. 26 meeting, when it approved longevity pay for certified sheriff’s deputies and higher detention housing rates. The daily rate for adults housed on behalf of jurisdictions within Craighead County is set to rise from $55 to $65 on Jan. 1.
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