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Wicomico County Council holds public hearing on FY2026 budget as schools press for more local funding
Summary
County executive submitted a balanced FY2026 budget; Wicomico County Public Schools and community groups urged the council to fund additional teachers, behavior supports and capital needs. The Board of Education request is included in the executive proposal and was discussed at a lengthy public hearing.
Wicomico County Council held a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget on May 6, 2025, after the county executive submitted a balanced proposal covering operating, capital and grant budgets for the year beginning July 1, 2025.
The county executives proposed budget posted online lists the Board of Education at $66,287,791 and includes many departmental totals such as Corrections $23,460,864, Sheriff $19,740,798, Roads $12,783,355, and Nursing Home $11,832,110. The executive also proposes the countys contribution toward the Fruitland Primary replacement, noting the county would contribute more than $30 million to the project alongside state funding.
Superintendent Micah Stauffer and other school leaders urged the council to continue funding above the state-mandated maintenance of effort. Stauffer said additional…
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