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Rockingham County leaders present draft FY26–27 budget and early tax-rate placeholder
Summary
County staff outlined a proposed FY26–27 general fund budget projected near $131 million, flagged a 0.67‑penny placeholder that could raise about $2 million, and described assumptions including a 3% COLA and merit adjustments. Commissioners gave early direction but no final tax decision was made.
Rockingham County staff presented the proposed FY26–27 general fund plan and a tentative budget calendar during a recessed planning retreat, saying the general fund is projected at about $131,000,000 and that personnel costs are the primary driver of increased spending.
The county’s finance presenter said staff are using a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment and an average merit increase of about 3% to model salaries and benefits; together those adjustments and fringe costs yield an estimated 4.5% increase in personnel costs across departments. The…
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