At a December 21 meeting, the Wood County board of commissioners approved 2022 general fund appropriations of $47.63 million, an increase of 4.6 percent over 2021.

The total budget, which includes non-general fund items such as stormwater, social services, job and family services, building inspections, sheriff’s supplies, motor vehicle tax, CASA, and more, totals $120.08 million.

“While the pandemic…