Budget deliberations for Washington County’s 2026-2027 fiscal year begin next week with a two-day workshop, involving Commissioners, department heads and staff Wednesday, January 21, and Thursday, January 22.

The January 21 budget workshop starts at 9 a.m. in the Commissioner meeting room on Adams Street.

The January 22 meeting will begin at the same time, probably in the Washington County Courtroom.

While the preliminary budget con- siderations are open meetings, opportunities for public comment or input are unlikely...