Whitman County budget shows $4.2 million shortfall

COLFAX –– Whitman County commissioners are expecting a $4.2 million budget shortfall next year.

The expectation was explained during a regular meeting Monday, Dec. 13, on the proposed $38.1 million budget.

The meeting included approval of the 2025 budget as well as discussions on the financial status of county funds and projects.

Whitman County Chief Financial Office Jessica Jensema estimated the county budget shortfall for 2025 to be $4,183,472.

But she noted the shortfall doesn’t accurately reflect county finances.

“I do not believe that will be the case in 2024,” Jensema said, adding that w...