(KAIR)--Following months of discussion, including input from Atchison County residents; and, following a hold on approval to allow for additional discussion prior to certification, the Atchison County Commission, Tuesday, adopted its 2025 budget.

Prior to that move being made, Commissioner discussion included what proved to be a controversial proposal by Commission Chair Casey Quinn, who called for the Commission to forego its salary, and insurance, as a cost cutting measure:

The proposal did not win the approval of Quinn's fellow Commissioners, Dr. Allen Reavis and Eric Noll, but Quinn, pending legal findings from County Counselor Patrick Henderson, indicated she may still make the move personally.

Once discussion ended, and it was time for budget approval, the Commission took action, giving unanimous approval of the 2025 document:

The budget calls for total expenditures of $17.5 million, with a nearly 3.2 mill levy increase. The budget contains an estimated tax rate of 54.74 mills, which is anticipated to generate nearly $12.3 million in local tax revenue.