2025 - 2026 Budget Book - Flipbook - Page 41
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County Judge
Gregory Klaus
County Judge Klaus
The goals of a County Judge's Office revolve around dual roles: presiding over the Commissioner's Court and handling
specific judicial duties, all while acting as the county's emergency management director and promoting community
well-being through public assistance, liaison, and ceremonial functions, ultimately ensuring efficient, effective county
governance and improving resident quality of life. The County Judge also serves as a budget officer when adopting
budgets.
In essence, the County Judge aims to be the central figure for county administration, policy implementation, and
emergency response, focusing on efficient operations and resident services.
Current term expires December 31, 2026.
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$500K
County Judge Approved Budget FY 2022 - FY 2026
$400K
$300K
$200K
$100K
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FY2022
FY2023
Expenditures Actual
FY2024
FY2025
FY2026
Expenditures Budgeted
For FY2025, the County Judge's expenditures budgeted amount to $394,047, reflecting an 8.16% increase from the
previous period. The actual expenditures for FY2025 were $376,236, which is 6.46% higher than the prior period's
actuals.
Looking ahead to FY2026, the expenditures budgeted rise to $418,649, marking a 6.24% increase from the FY2025
budgeted amount. This continues the upward trend in budgeted expenditures observed in the previous year.
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