County budget marks gains against deficit projections

The deficit in Whitman County’s operating budget will likely increase by more than $10,000 next week, when commissioners consider the year’s second budget amendment. Commissioners said they will likely pass the amendment next Monday after a public hearing which netted no comment.

The proposed amendment and the monthly financial report were presented Monday by Esther Wilson and Debbie Kilpatrick, remaining employees in the depleted finance department.

Budget briefings in the past have been given by former Assistant Finance Director Sharron Cunningham. Cunningham resigned earlier this month afte...