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Brunswick County adopts $313.1 million FY2026 budget after heated debate
Summary
After hours of discussion about inflation, taxes and service cuts, the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners adopted a $313,100,000 FY2026 budget, approving a package that includes fees, a five‑year CIP and an opioid settlement resolution. The measure passed on a 3–1 recorded vote with one member absent.
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners on June 16 adopted a $313,100,000 fiscal year 2026 budget ordinance, a schedule of fees, a five‑year capital improvement plan and a resolution on the use of opioid settlement funds.
County staff asked the board to adopt the budget after closing the public hearing; no members of the public had signed up to speak. A commissioner moved to adopt the package and a second was recorded. After extended discussion about tradeoffs, the board approved the measures on a recorded 3–1 vote, with one…
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