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Prince George supervisors introduce FY27 budget, advertise 82¢ tax rate while funding step increases and targeted pilots
Summary
County staff presented FY27 general fund choices; the board agreed to advertise a $0.82 real‑estate tax rate, adopt several fee increases, approve step increases for employees, and direct staff to develop a 6‑month EMS pilot and return with details. Several outside funding cuts and utility rate options remain under review.
Prince George County supervisors on Tuesday opened detailed review of the proposed FY27 budget, directing staff to advertise a real‑estate tax rate of $0.82 per $100 of assessed value while seeking to balance staff pay increases with targeted service changes and one‑time pilots.
The presentation by staff and subsequent board discussion centered on a range of levers: recognizing potential additional EMS billing revenue, raising certain departmental fees, trimming or removing a debt reserve transfer, and passing a portion of rising health‑insurance costs to employees. “The real estate tax rate is currently based on board input going to stay at $0.82 per $100 of assessed value,” staff said during the overview. The board recorded consensus to advertise that rate for the public hearing process.
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