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Camden County adopts amended budget 4–1 after debate over airport funding and project cuts
Summary
The Camden County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s amended budget at a public work session, with a 4–1 vote; Commissioner Goodman cast the lone dissent.
The Camden County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s amended budget at a public work session, with a 4–1 vote; Commissioner Goodman cast the lone dissent. The board separately approved the solid waste and curbside budgets unanimously and approved funding a project-manager position at 75 percent.
Why it matters: The vote concludes a months‑long budget process that included department submissions, a budget committee review and multiple public work sessions. Commissioners debated several large capital and operating items — including a proposed replacement airport and a planned jail project — and discussed whether any remaining cuts should be made before final adoption.
Board timeline and votes: County staff outlined the budget calendar and…
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