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Garner manager unveils $87.4 million FY2026 recommended budget, keeps tax rate at 52¢
Summary
Town Manager Jody Miller presented a recommended FY2026 budget of $87.4 million that holds the property tax rate at 52¢, funds consolidation with Garner Fire Rescue, adds positions for parks and public safety, and schedules a May 15 work session and May 20 public hearing.
Town Manager Jody Miller presented the recommended fiscal year 2026 budget to the Garner Town Council on May 6, proposing $87.4 million in spending while holding the town property tax rate at 52¢.
Miller said the recommended budget is a $9.9 million increase from the amended FY2025 budget and allocates 43.5¢ of the tax rate to operations and 8.5¢ to debt service. “The recommended budget totals $87,400,000, a $9,900,000 increase from the FY '25 amended budget,” Miller said.
The proposal funds two council priorities: consolidating services with Garner Fire Rescue and opening a bond-funded athletic amenity on Garner Road. Miller said the town will gain…
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