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Garner council adopts $87.4 million FY2026 budget; operating plan passes 3-2 after debate over housing position
Summary
The Town of Garner adopted its FY2026 operating budget of $87,423,587 with no property tax rate increase. The council also approved the capital projects ordinance and a revised fee schedule. A proposed $100,000 allocation to add an affordable-housing/community-neighborhood manager failed in a separate vote.
The Town of Garner town council adopted its fiscal year 2026 operating budget on June 17, approving a $87,423,587 spending plan and maintaining the town's tax rate at 52 cents per $100 of assessed value.
The budget vote followed extended discussion among council members about setting aside funds for housing and infrastructure. The operating budget ordinance passed on a 3-2 roll-call vote. Council members Buddy Gupton (mayor) and Budget Director Sarah Warren presented the plan during the meeting.
The budget keeps the current tax rate and allocates 43.5 cents of that rate to town operations and 8.5 cents to debt service. Budget Director Sarah Warren told the…
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