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Davidson County adopts fiscal 2025‑26 budget; commissioners debate $65 million jail capital plan
Summary
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners adopted the county budget on June 9 while commissioners and residents debated a proposed jail capital plan and how the county will use one‑time funds. The board also heard requests from Lexington City Schools for increased pay supplements for certain staff.
The Davidson County Board of Commissioners adopted the county budget during its June 9 meeting, approving the manager's package of appropriations after public comment from Lexington City Schools and a lengthy discussion about a proposed jail capital plan and capital priorities.
The vote followed public remarks from Lexington City Schools officials urging support for higher personnel supplements aimed at retaining staff. Dan Behringer, speaking for Lexington City Schools, urged commissioners to approve an increase in the classified staff supplement from 2% to 3% targeted at employees earning less than $40,000 annually. Nakia Hardy, speaking for the school system and identifying the board of education chair and board members in the room, asked commissioners to approve an increase in the teacher supplement from 8% to 8.75% and…
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