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Hanover County administrator proposes $781 million FY26 budget, holds tax rate at $0.81
Summary
County Administrator John A. Badesky presented a $781 million all‑funds budget for fiscal year 2026 that maintains the county tax rate at $0.81, increases spending on public safety and schools, and adds a tourism office funded by lodging‑tax returns.
Hanover County Administrator John A. Badesky on Feb. 26 presented his recommended fiscal year 2026 budget, a $781 million all‑funds plan that he said prioritizes public safety and public education while keeping the county real‑estate tax rate at 81 cents per $100 of assessed value.
Badesky said the general fund component would rise about 6.9 percent year over year and that the recommended budget includes a 3 percent merit increase for county and school employees. He told the Board of Supervisors the recommendation increases local funding for schools by roughly $9.8 million and boosts public‑safety spending by about $6 million, with a total of roughly $26 million in new money to allocate across priorities.
The recommendation keeps the county’s long‑standing low tax rate rather than “equalizing” after reassessments.…
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