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Lexington County Council adopts FY 2025–26 budget with no tax increase
Summary
Lexington County Council approved the second reading of Ordinance No. 2508, adopting the county's fiscal 2025'26 budget. Council members voted largely in favor; one member voted no.
Lexington County Council voted to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 2508, adopting the county's fiscal year 2025'26 budget, with the council stating there will be no property tax increase for the year.
The measure passed after roll-call voting; Councilman Bishop cast the lone recorded vote against the ordinance. Council members who voted in favor included Councilwoman Kerig, Councilwoman Wessinger, Councilman Fisher, Councilman Hudson, Councilman Brigham and Vice Chair Conwell, and Chairman Cullum.
The ordinance on second reading formalizes the county's budget as recommended by staff and amended by committee and the council. Chairman Cullum thanked administration and staff for their work in producing a budget the council could approve "with no tax increase this year." The council did not specify additional line-item changes during the floor vote.
The approval followed the council's standard second-reading procedure and a roll-call vote. The record shows a majority supported adoption; the formal ordinance number referenced during the meeting was 2508 for fiscal year 2025'26.
No further budget votes or amendments were recorded during the session. The council did not provide a line-by-line breakdown in the public hearing portion of this meeting; staff will publish the adopted budget documents on the county website per routine practice.
