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Halifax County manager presents $60.55 million proposed budget; public hearing set for June 2
Summary
County Manager Miss Denton presented a proposed $60,552,080 fiscal 2025–26 budget to the Halifax County Board of Commissioners, outlining fund balance use, employee bonuses and pay adjustments, school and capital funding, a $50 million detention facility budget line, and a June 2 public hearing date.
Halifax County Manager Miss Denton presented the proposed fiscal year 2025–26 budget to the Halifax County Board of Commissioners, saying the plan totals $60,552,080 and is balanced under North Carolina law.
"In accordance with North Carolina's local government budget and fiscal control act, I'm honored to present my proposed comprehensive spending plan for Halifax County government for the upcoming fiscal year beginning 07/01/2025 and ending 06/30/2026 in the amount of $60,552,080," Denton said during the meeting.
Why it matters: The proposal lays out county operations, capital spending, and allocations to local public schools and Halifax Community College. Commissioners and staff discussed employee pay changes, capital projects and the schedule for public review and adoption.
Key items in the proposed budget (as presented): - Total proposed budget: $60,552,080 for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026. - Fund balance and reserves: The county reported a 62.37% fund balance ($51,373,924) and an unassigned fund balance of $29,398,544. - Use of fund balance:…
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