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Goldsboro holds public hearing on FY 2025–26 budget; council hears opposition to water/sewer rate increase
Summary
City officials presented the FY 2025–26 recommended budget and held a public hearing that drew several speakers opposing a proposed 9% water and sewer rate increase. Councilmembers discussed priorities including public safety, streets, and employee pay; no final budget vote was taken.
Goldsboro City Council held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2025–26 budget on May 19 where city staff outlined a recommended property tax rate and proposed utility rate changes, and dozens of citizens and council members discussed competing priorities including public safety, streets, employee compensation and water/sewer rate increases.
Budget overview presented: Finance staff and the city manager briefed the council on the recommended budget, which showed a total budget of approximately $93.18 million and the proposed property tax rate of $0.69 per $100 of assessed value (the presentation stated a revenue-neutral rate around $0.5632 and noted the recommended 0.69 rate represents a decrease in the current rate when measured against certain prior values). The presentation highlighted major investments in the manager's recommended budget: a pay-classification (market study) and COLA adjustments, three new…
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