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Cumberland County introduces balanced 2025 budget, schedules public hearing June 24
Summary
Cumberland County CFO Christopher Hartman presented a balanced 2025 county budget that funds $1 million in pay-as-you-go capital, adds 34 positions and lowers the county tax rate; the board introduced Ordinance 2025-3 and set a public hearing and final vote for June 24.
Christopher Hartman, Cumberland County chief financial officer, presented the county's proposed 2025 budget Tuesday night, calling it a "fiscally sound" plan that includes $1,000,000 in pay-as-you-go capital, funding for 34 new positions and a reduction in the county tax rate.
Hartman said the budget is balanced, focuses on long-term planning and removes one-time options previously used to close gaps. He told commissioners the budget funds 10 public-safety positions, six judicial positions and four positions in the Department of Public Works (DPW). Hartman also said the county will continue to reduce…
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