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Randolph County adopts $202.34 million FY25-26 budget, holds tax rate at 50¢ per $100
Summary
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners approved a $202,339,523 budget for fiscal year 2025–26, keeping the ad valorem tax at 50 cents per $100 valuation and approving targeted additions for schools and 911 staff.
The Randolph County Board of Commissioners approved a $202,339,523 fiscal year 2025–26 budget and set the county ad valorem tax rate at 50 cents per $100 valuation during a June budget meeting.
The budget vote folded several year-end “close out” adjustments and transfers into the ordinance, including recognition of federal timber receipts earmarked for the two county school systems, capital transfers to cover previously committed school‑related costs and a $300,000 set‑aside for a future pay‑as‑you‑go capital project. Commissioners also voted to recognize and amend the budget for an opioid settlement allocation and to authorize budget adjustments tied to a state environmental grant and other capital projects.
County leaders emphasized the budget’s focus on salaries and core services. “Almost half of this budget goes to pay salaries,” said the chairman, noting the proposed budget includes $91,829,867 for…
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