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Cherokee County commissioners approve FY26 budget changes including VFD tax increases and cardiac monitors
Summary
At a May 22 special meeting the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a set of FY26 budget changes by consensus, funding two cardiac monitors, approving fire tax increases for two volunteer fire departments, adjusting several nonprofit and school funding items, and authorizing repairs and equipment purchases.
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. — At a special called meeting May 22, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners voted by consensus to alter portions of the county manager’s recommended fiscal year 2026 budget, approving equipment purchases, tax-rate changes for two volunteer fire departments, and targeted adjustments to nonprofit and school funding.
The board approved spending $99,806 to purchase two additional cardiac monitors for county emergency services. Commissioners…
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