JONESBORO, Ark. — The Craighead County Quorum Court is set to hear a presentation on the county’s proposed 2027 budget during its meeting on Monday, Nov. 9. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Quorum Court room at the Craighead County Courthouse Annex, located at 511 S. Union St. The meeting will be livestreamed on the county’s Facebook and YouTube channels.

The 2027 budget presentation is the sole item listed under new business for the full court. The agenda specifies no vote on the budget will occur during this session. A public comment period will also be held before the Finance Committee begins its separate reviews.

The court’s Finance Committee is expected to consider a $6.7 million spending proposal from the Craighead County Solid Waste Disposal Authority during its session. The authority projects $7.49 million in revenue and $6.70 million in expenses for 2027, which would leave a surplus of approximately $784,000. In contrast, the authority's 2026 budget anticipated a surplus of $54,000.

The solid waste budget holds projected revenue from tipping fees and sales taxes steady at $6.55 million. It introduces $186,000 in new revenue from landfill gas, expected to begin accruing next October. The 2027 plan also lowers projected costs for landfill closure and post-closure from $950,000 to $450,000, citing reduced open landfill space to account for.

On Oct. 30, the budget proposal was sent to County Judge Marvin Day and local mayors for their consideration. State law requires approval by a majority of the member governments before the authority can finalize its budget.

In addition to the budget discussions, the Finance Committee will hear routine reports from the county collector and treasurer. Meanwhile, the Transportation Committee will address the October road report and consider items related to Pine Log Road and U.S. Highway 63.

Other scheduled full court business includes reviewing minutes from its Oct. 26 meeting. During that session, the court approved longevity pay for certified sheriff’s deputies and raised housing rates for adult detainees housed on behalf of jurisdictions within the county. Adult detention rates are set to increase from $55 to $65 per day starting Jan. 1.