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York County administrator proposes 3¢ real-estate tax cut, elimination of vehicle license fee in FY2025 budget
Summary
County Administrator Mark Bellamy presented a recommended FY2025 budget that proposes a 3¢ reduction to the real-estate tax rate and elimination of the vehicle license fee (combined ~$5.5 million in resident relief), funds a $2.3 million school contribution, and packages a 4% general employee compensation adjustment amid rising health and retirement costs.
County Administrator Mark Bellamy presented a high-level recommended budget for fiscal year 2025 at the York County Board of Supervisors meeting on March 19, outlining a $266.3 million total county budget and a proposed $190 million general fund, an 8.8% increase from the prior year. Bellamy said the plan includes a recommended 3¢ real‑estate tax cut and elimination of the vehicle license fee, measures he said would provide about $5.5 million in tax relief for residents.
The recommended personnel package includes a 4% compensation adjustment plus a $500 annualized supplement; Bellamy said that would amount to roughly a 5% effective increase for an average $50,000‑a‑year employee after payroll and benefit…
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