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Moore County manager unveils $237.2 million recommended budget, sets June 3 public hearing

Moore County Board of Commissioners · May 20, 2025
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County Manager Wayne Best presented a $237,227,662 recommended FY2026 budget that lowers the general fund tax rate to 29.5 per $100, includes a 3.5% COLA, and calls a public hearing for June 3 at 10:30 a.m.

The Moore County Board of Commissioners heard a presentation Tuesday of the county manager's recommended fiscal year 2026 budget, a $237,227,662 plan that the manager said is balanced and prioritizes education, public safety and health and human services.

County Manager Wayne Best told the board the recommendation reduces the general-fund tax rate to 29.5 per $100 of assessed value from 31 per $100, proposes a 3.5% cost-of-living…

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