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Brunswick County presents balanced FY2025–26 budget plan; holds tax rate at $0.342
Summary
County staff presented a balanced budget that retains the current property tax rate, proposes targeted employee pay adjustments, adds 51 positions, and schedules a public hearing for June 2 with possible approval on June 16.
County finance staff presented the recommended FY 2025–26 budget to the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners on May 19, saying the plan is balanced at the current property tax rate of 0.342 and that the document emphasizes county goals while preserving a strong fund balance.
The budget presentation by Steve Stone (staff member) included these highlights: a 3% market adjustment for employees who meet expectations, merit pools for raises that range by performance category, and a proposal to add 51 new positions (42 in government services; 9 in enterprise funds). Stone said the plan maintains benefits and increases funding to key partners — including an 8.9% increase to Brunswick…
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