Shelton-Mason County Journal - Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886

Mason County commissioners adopted the 2023 budget at $177,976,694 following a public hearing Dec. 5. 

According to the information packet, the general fund is $68,492,402, and the other funds total $109,484,292. The beginning balance for the general fund is $26 million and revenues are $42,492,402. Salaries and benefits total $31,916,861, operating expenditures are $15,256,512 and the ending fund balance is $21,319,029. The county has budgeted for 281.55 full-time employees. 

The total for other funds is $109,484,292. The beginning fund balance is $48,229,136, total revenue is $61,255,15...