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Rockingham commissioners adopt FY26 budget, keep county tax rate steady and raise several fire district rates
Summary
The board approved the county's recommended FY26 budget, left the county property tax rate unchanged at 58.01¢ per $100 valuation, approved increases for several fire district tax rates, and adopted the FY26–35 capital improvement plan.
The Rockingham County Board of Commissioners adopted the recommended fiscal year 2025–26 budget on June 2, retaining the county property tax rate at 58.01 cents per $100 valuation and approving changes to several fire district tax rates.
The budget was presented after a public hearing. Mary Jane Webb, representing Help Incorporated and the Square 1 Family Justice Center, spoke in support of the proposed budget and described services provided in 2024 including "over 107 child forensic interviews," nearly 50 forensic medical exams, advocates responding to more than 1,800 urgent safety needs and emergency shelter provided to more than 105 people.…
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