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Bedford County holds public hearing on $134.3 million proposed FY‑26 budget
Summary
The Bedford County Board of Supervisors heard a public presentation of the county’s proposed $134,256,841 general fund budget, which includes a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for county employees, additions of five full‑time positions, and major capital projects in the capital improvement plan.
The Bedford County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing Wednesday on the county’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget, a general fund spending plan of $134,256,841 presented by county staff. The hearing was informational; the board expects to act on the budget at its May 27 meeting.
The proposed budget includes a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for all county employees effective July 1; a 7% increase in health insurance costs split between the county and employees; and five new full‑time positions: a building code inspector, animal shelter operator, accreditation specialist, senior building and grounds…
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