Bourbon County commissioners discuss a proposal from District 2 Commissioner David Beerbower for 15% raises for county employees during Monday's meeting, before adopting the 2027 budget. (Photo by Curtis Major)
Bourbon County commissioners adopted the 2027 budget Monday, keeping the county’s mill levy at 56.678 mills, the same rate levied in 2026. The budget includes 5% raises for county employees after commissioners discussed whether to raise pay further or remove the raises altogether.
The vote was 4-1, with District 2 Commissioner David Beerbower casting the lone dissenting vote. District 5 Commissioner Mika Milburn-Kee made the motion, and District 3 Commissioner Joe Allen seconded it.
