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Fulton County managers outline FY2026 budget with consent‑decree costs driving debate over millage
Summary
Fulton County officials presented a proposed FY2026 budget that assumes a 9.26‑mil property tax rate and flags $32M (with possible additional $30M–$60M) in consent‑decree related costs. Commissioners debated transparency, scenarios, and whether across‑the‑board 1% cuts or targeted reductions are preferable.
Fulton County officials presented a proposed fiscal year 2026 operating budget that would rely on a $232.7 million carryforward balance and generate about $996 million in revenue while spending $1.053 billion, producing a projected ending fund balance of roughly $175.6 million. The county’s chief financial officer told the board the plan’s baseline millage assumption is 9.26 mils, using a 3.11% growth in the digest and a 95.2% collection rate.
The presentation highlighted an additional, discretionary set of consent‑decree‑related expenditures estimated at $32 million…
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