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Union County adopts $620.3 million FY2026 budget, sets tax rate at 43.42¢
Summary
The Union County Board of Commissioners adopted the county manager's FY2026 budget and a tax rate of 43.42¢ per $100 of assessed value after hours of public comment and debate about public safety staffing and school funding.
The Union County Board of Commissioners on June 16 adopted the county manager's proposed fiscal year 2026 budget and set a combined property tax rate of 43.42 cents per $100 of assessed value.
County Manager Brian Matthews told commissioners the draft ordinance recommends a rate of 43.42¢ and an all-funds budget of $620,330,001. He described components of the rate, including small amounts designated for county and education debt service and an education share of roughly 26.78¢ per $100.
The action follows public comment and extended discussion at the dais about law-enforcement vacancies and pay, and about school-system funding. In informal comments…
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