Summary
County Manager Chip Crumpler unveiled a $291.2 million recommended budget for the upcoming fiscal year that maintains the current property tax rate of $0.6259. The spending plan uses $5.5 million in fund balance reserves, funds 11 new positions mostly in EMS, and provides employee salary adjustments.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Total budget of $291.2 million, utilizing $5.5 million from the unassigned fund balance without increasing property tax rates.
County residents and property owners who avoid tax increases, along with county employees receiving pay adjustments.
Departments and programs requesting unfunded positions or capital projects that were delayed or cut.
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