June 1st, 2020 by WCBC Radio

 Allegany County officials approved the FY 2021 budget Thursday- a document that could be somewhat fluid given the many uncertainties resulting from the coronavirus’ ongoing impact on the economy. Jason Bennett, county finance director/interim county administrator, said a “massive” loss in the county’s income tax revenue is becoming a reality. Despite those challenges there are no tax increases or furloughs included in the county’s fiscal strategy moving forward. County Commissioners President Jake Shade discussed the difficulties created by COVID in formulating the budget…