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Sheriff warns of $2.8 million shortfall as county holds FY2026 budget public hearing
Summary
At a public hearing on the FY2026 budget, the sheriff submitted a letter saying his office faces a projected $2.8 million shortfall and urged commissioners to set aside "personal feelings" in funding decisions; the Downtown Development Authority also requested a $20,000 grant for a downtown restroom project.
The Burke County Board of Commissioners opened a public hearing on the FY2026 budget, during which the sheriff submitted a formal letter warning of a projected $2,800,000 shortfall for his office. The sheriff wrote that the shortfall "poses a significant challenge to the fulfilling [sic] the constitutional responsibilities entrusted to me as sheriff" and urged commissioners to "set aside personal feelings and agendas to prioritize the needs of the majority of our citizens." The sheriff's letter also noted that "72% of the…
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