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York County adopts 2023–24 budget, sets property-tax request after public hearing
Summary
The York County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 19 adopted its 2023–24 appropriations resolution and set the county's property-tax request, after an earlier public hearing that produced criticism of the proposed increase. Commissioners stressed budget constraints and agreed the county should continue outreach and transparency.
The York County Board of Commissioners voted Sept. 19 to adopt the 2023–24 county budget and to set the county's property-tax request after a public hearing and two days of budget discussions.
Chair (speaking as Chair) said the board held a public "postcard" meeting Sept. 18 to solicit input and that the turnout and questions were robust. "We had the postcard meeting," the Chair said, adding that staff answered questions for roughly an hour after the session and that participants expressed frustration at the final number. The adopted appropriation document lists a general fund of $7,394,848, debt service of $874,000 and an ambulance fund of $333,579, producing a property-tax request equivalent to a rate of 0.232439 per $100 of assessed value.
Commissioners acknowledged the budget came under scrutiny at the public hearing. One commissioner summarized the tension: officials must balance service needs (motor graders, public-safety costs) with residents' concerns about rising taxes. "We did some trimming even though that number doesn't look right," the Chair said, noting prior use of one-time inheritance funds had temporarily masked recurring obligations.
Board members said they responded to public comments by pausing some proposed new spending and by flagging follow-up items for more analysis. During discussion, several commissioners urged continued engagement and clearer public communications about what drives the total budget figure.
The board approved the appropriation resolution and the resolution setting the property-tax request by roll call. The chair said staff will publish required notices and the list of tax-exempt properties as required by statute. The county clerk will circulate the final documents and collection schedule.
What happens next: With the adoption, the budget becomes the official appropriations document for 2023–24, and the county will proceed with implementation and follow-up reports to the board. Any midyear changes would require separate board action.
