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Johnston County adopts FY 2025–26 budget, cuts property tax rate to $0.52 and reduces countywide fire rate
Summary
The Johnston County Board of Commissioners approved the fiscal year 2025–26 budget on June 16, adopting a reduced property tax rate and a set of targeted allocations for schools, community college and other programs after weeks of revisions and public input.
The Johnston County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt the fiscal year 2025–26 budget on June 16, approving a county property tax rate of $0.52 per $100 valuation and a countywide fire tax rate of $0.115 per $100 valuation.
The motion to adopt the manager’s proposed budget with revisions was moved by Vice Chairman Harris and seconded (second not specified in the record). The board then conducted a voice vote; the motion carried and the budget was adopted (exact vote tally not recorded in the meeting minutes).
The board’s adopted package made several specified allocations and adjustments. Highlights included: a $110,000,000 allocation for supplemental current…
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