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Raeford manager previews 2025 budget with flat tax rate, staffing additions and K-9 unit
City Council of the City of Raeford · March 1, 2026
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Summary
City Manager Dennis Baxley presented highlights of the recommended 2025 budget: tax rate to remain $0.48, a 3% COLA and up to 2% merit, no change in health premiums, two staff additions, a new police K-9 unit, equipment purchases from fund balance and no borrowing.
City Manager Dennis Baxley outlined the city's recommended 2025 budget at the May 6 meeting, saying the property tax rate will remain $0.48 per $100 of valuation and the draft budget includes a 3% cost-of-living adjustment and a maximum 2% merit pool for employees.
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