Isabella municipal employees will see a few more dollars in their paychecks after the 2019 fiscal year budget —including a 2 percent raise for all county workers— was approved unanimously by commissioners Tuesday. The balanced budget totals more than $20.6 million and draws about $624,800 from the fund balance, 68 percent less than the fund balance amount used the previous year. Commissioners praised this year’s budget process, pleased to be able to offer a cost of living raise while reducing the reliance on the fund balance. The fiscal year runs Oct 1, 2018 to Sept. 30, 2019!
