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Worcester County adopts FY2026 budget with 3-cent property tax cut after contentious debate
Summary
The Worcester County Commissioners adopted the fiscal year 2026 county budget and approved the Board of Education funding after hours of debate, voting to reduce property tax by 3 cents and to add $151,123 for an after-school program; votes were split and several commissioners voiced strong objections.
Worcester County Commissioners on June 3 adopted the county’s fiscal year 2026 budget and approved separate Board of Education funding after an extended, at-times heated discussion that split the board.
County budget officer Kimberly Reynolds presented final revenue and expenditure figures and changes from the May 28 work session, saying revenue estimates remain at $283,840,947 and that expenditures reflect adjustments including a $2,500 cost-of-living adjustment and a one-step pay increase for eligible employees.
The adoption matter produced several competing motions. Commissioner Matrassik moved to adopt the county budget presented on May 26 with one change: because the requested state income tax…
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