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Brunswick County adopts $313.1 million FY2026 budget after board debate
Summary
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners voted 3–1 to adopt the fiscal year 2025–26 budget ordinance, schedule of fees, five-year capital improvement plan and a resolution for opioid settlement fund use after public comment and extended discussion about tax rates, service cuts and use of reserves.
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners adopted a $313,100,000 fiscal year 2025–26 budget ordinance, the county's schedule of fees, a five-year capital improvement plan and a resolution for the use of opioid settlement funds following public comment and extended discussion at the June 16 meeting. The motion to adopt the package carried by a 3–1 tally.
The budget drew hours of discussion on county priorities and tax policy. Several commissioners thanked staff for their work in reconciling differing viewpoints while others said the package did not meet the county's needs. "I think it's an…
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