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Oconee County Council adopts 2025–26 budget, approves one‑time $100,000 to help Walhalla fire service
Summary
Oconee County Council adopted its fiscal 2025–26 budget on May 20 and directed staff to identify $70,000 in county funding to match $30,000 from the City of Walhalla to pay for two firefighters for one year; the council also addressed school millage and considered, but did not adopt, a quarry rate change.
Oconee County Council adopted the county’s fiscal year 2025–26 budget at its May 20 meeting and directed the county administrator to identify $70,000 in one‑time county funds to match a $30,000 contribution from the City of Walhalla so the city can keep two firefighters on duty for one year.
The budget ordinance (Ordinance 2025‑01) establishes county appropriations for the 12 months beginning July 1, 2025. County Administrator Amanda Brock gave an overview of proposed budget items during committee review and told the council that the proposal contains no planned tax increase for the coming fiscal year.
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