County Judge Steve Snell (center), is joined by the county commissioners Russ Boles of Precinct 4, far left, Valerie Covey of Precinct 3, center left, Cynthia Long, center right, and Terry Cook, far right) as they listen to the county department heads’ needs for the upcoming budget during a workshop on Friday, April 10. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Williamson County department heads are requesting more than 100 new employees be added to the county’s 2027 fiscal year budget. Which positions, if any, are filled, however, remains up in the air. Commissioners heard from 30 department leaders during a budget workshop roundtable Friday, April 10, who outlined their most pressing needs....