Officials dive into 2012-13 budget

The fact is, the county will need much more than that. On the face of it, estimated general fund earnings and expenditures are balanced at $36,455,024. That's less than 1 percent more than this fiscal year's amended $35,109,560 general fund, and the trimming has but to begin.

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Eldridge as well wants to give Purchasing Agent Willie Shrewsbury new responsibilities with the creation and operation of a new Facilities Maintenance Department responsible for building and equipment inspection. He as well will work to select a countywide VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) network.