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Merrimack County adopts 2026 budget with 6.32% tax increase after 2–1 vote
Summary
The Board approved the final 2026 budget, citing an overall tax increase of 6.32% (2.5% operations, remainder to replenish funds), after rejecting an amendment to reallocate Cooperative Extension funds; the budget passed on a 2–1 voice vote.
The Merrimack County Board of Commissioners adopted the final 2026 budget at the meeting, approving a 6.32% increase in county taxes. County finance staff explained that the adjustment is largely driven by prior shortfalls and the use of fund balance, and that staff had incorporated two small changes discussed during the meeting (including removing the sheriff vehicle…
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