Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said small cuts were made as the county modernizes, but the services for the public will remain largely the same.
DALLAS — COVID-19 is forcing budget cuts across the state, as cities and counties in Texas look to cut costs.
However, Dallas County got creative. Commissioners lowered the tax rate and didn’t increase any budget spending.
The commission also set aside millions of dollars for pay raises.
Judge Clay Jenkins explained how commissioners accomplished all of this during this pandemic-induced recession.
Jenkins said small cuts were made as the county modernizes, but the services for the public will remain largely the same.
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