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Macon County adopts $64.8 million FY2025-26 budget after rejecting Cullasaja fire tax increase
Summary
The Macon County Board of Commissioners approved a $64,817,964 budget for FY2025-26 while declining a community-backed one-cent tax increase for the Cullasaja Gorge Fire Department after a 3-2 vote and calls for an audit.
The Macon County Board of Commissioners on June 10 approved the countyFY2025-26 budget, setting a total appropriation of $64,817,964 after line-item adjustments requested by the board.
The vote followed a public hearing that featured multiple residents and fire-department representatives urging a one-cent county tax increase to help the Cullasaja Gorge Fire Department replace aging apparatus and reduce insurance costs. "It is our money, SO spend it," said public commenter Betsy Baste during the hearing.
Commissioners debated the requested increase at length. Commissioner Shearl urged a review of the department's finances and…
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