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Northumberland commissioners approve 2026 budget; keep county tax rate unchanged
Summary
The Board of Commissioners approved the final 2026 county budget Dec. 23, 2025, voted to hold county taxes at last year's rate, and approved multiple routine contracts, grants and personnel changes, including salary increases for non‑bargaining employees.
Northumberland County commissioners on Dec. 23 approved the final county budget for 2026 and said the county's tax rate will remain unchanged from 2025.
At the start of floor debate, a commissioner asked for confirmation that "there will be no increase in taxes," and a county official responded, "That's correct." The board then voted by voice—"Aye"—to adopt the budget.
The meeting record shows several accompanying administrative actions. Commissioners authorized a payment of $6,566.66 for 2,005 medical waivers submitted by the human resources office and approved monthly fiscal status reports for November 2025 from the weatherization department, including Department of Energy, BIL and LIHEAP items. They adopted listed budget amendments and ratified routine procurement steps, such as advertising a…
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