Comment on Johnson County Supervisors approve FY21-22 budget

IOWA CITY — The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget Thursday, which includes $11.2 million for capital projects and $8 million in support for nonprofits, service agencies and governmental agencies.Other highlights of the budget, presented to the board during a March 16 budget hearing by county finance administrator Dana Aschenbrenner, include:— $5.8 million in road construction and maintenance projects— $1.1 million in funding to support the GuideLink Center— $1.1 million for emergency communications upgrades— $680,000 for affordable housing initiates The Sutliff Bridge area is set to get $850 in improvements, including a new parking lot, restrooms and signage.