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Fulton County adopts 2026 budget, approves tax levy with no increase
Summary
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the county—udget for fiscal year 2026 and approved the Tax Levy and Appropriation Resolution with no tax increase; commissioners also approved routine payables and the December pension report.
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the county—udget for fiscal year 2026 and approved the Tax Levy and Appropriation Resolution with no increase in county taxes during their meeting on Dec. 30, 2025.
Fiscal Administrator Sue Reed told the board there were no changes to the proposed budget since it was publicly advertised. Commissioner Steven L. Wible moved to adopt the budget as presented by CFO Mike Lamb and Reed; the motion passed "All in favor." The transcript does not specify the total dollar amount of the adopted budget.
Commissioners also approved routine financial items: a payroll/accounts payable run dated Dec. 30, 2025, totaling $112,913.87 (General Fund $98,764.92; Debt Service $14,148.95) and the December 2025 pension report as presented by HR Administrator Mary Huston. Each of those motions passed unanimously.
Why it matters: Adopting the budget and approving a tax levy with no increase sets the county—inancial plan and tax rate for 2026 and authorizes spending lines pending administrative implementation. County officials noted compliance with public-advertisement requirements and did not propose changes during the session.
Votes at a glance: - Resolution 8 of 2025 (Tax Levy and Appropriation Resolution): approved, no tax increase (motion: Commissioner Hervey P. Hann; outcome: approved unanimously). - Adoption of the 2026 Budget: approved (motion: Commissioner Steven L. Wible; outcome: approved unanimously). - Accounts payable (Dec. 30, 2025): $112,913.87 approved (motion: Commissioner Hervey P. Hann; outcome: approved unanimously). - December 2025 Pension Report: approved (motion: Commissioner Wible; outcome: approved unanimously).
Next steps: The budget and levy take effect under the county—alendar for fiscal year 2026; the commissioners scheduled their reorganizational meeting for Jan. 6, 2026, when some administrative appointments will be finalized.
