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Durham County adopts FY2025-26 budget, adds funding for Durham Public Schools
Summary
The Durham County Board of Commissioners on June 9 unanimously approved the FY2025-26 budget, including a tax increase of 3.5 cents per $100 valuation above the revenue-neutral rate and new local funding for Durham Public Schools; commissioners described the DPS package and one-time capital support in varied terms.
The Durham County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY2025-26 budget during its June 9 regular session, endorsing a tax increase of 3.5 cents per $100 of assessed valuation above the revenue-neutral rate of 51.92 cents and directing new local funds to Durham Public Schools.
Why it matters: The budget frames county services and school funding for the coming fiscal year and draws on a mix of ongoing and one-time sources, including remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, to pay for education supplements, pre-K, public safety and other priorities.
The vote: Commissioner Wendy Jacobs moved to adopt the budget ordinance for FY2025-26; Commissioner Michelle…
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