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Caldwell County adopts $124 million FY2024–25 budget amid debate over reliance on revaluation revenue
Summary
The Caldwell County Board of Commissioners adopted the FY2024–25 budget on June 10 by a 4–1 vote. The package keeps the property tax rate steady, increases spending on public safety and human services, accounts for Medicaid expansion staffing, and acknowledges potential use of fund balance.
The Caldwell County Board of Commissioners voted 4–1 on June 10 to adopt the fiscal year 2024–25 budget ordinance, approving a plan that county staff said totals just under $124 million and keeps the property tax rate unchanged.
County staff presented a multi‑fund budget that officials said preserves pay increases for employees, expands veteran services, and adds investments in public safety including replacement patrol vehicles, upgrades to a SWAT robot, and ongoing costs for the county's Flock camera deployment. Staff highlighted Medicaid expansion as a near‑term driver of…
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