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Burke County adopts $116.2 million FY 2025-26 budget, property tax rate set at 55.5¢
Summary
After a public hearing and a detailed presentation by county staff, the Burke County Board of Commissioners adopted the fiscal year 2025-26 budget ordinance (No. 2025-07), approving a $116.2 million general fund budget and a proposed property tax rate of 55.5 cents per $100 valuation.
Burke County adopted its fiscal year 2025-26 budget on June 16, approving a $116,200,000 general fund budget and a proposed property tax rate of 55.5 cents per $100 valuation following a public hearing and presentation by county staff.
The county manager summarized the budget and the county’s multiyear strategic plan before the board convened the public hearing. The manager told commissioners the budget is the third produced under the county’s strategic plan, emphasizes fiscal stewardship and economic development, and reflects investments in human capital, public education, public safety, capital projects and a continuing focus on stabilizing enterprise funds.
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