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Union County manager presents $547.11M 2026 executive budget, cites rising health costs and SNAP cuts
Summary
County Manager Edward T. Oatman presented a $547,110,036.23 2026 executive budget that includes a 2% tax-levy increase to address rising fixed costs, notably a projected combined 21% increase in health and prescription benefits and federal funding reductions.
County Manager Edward T. Oatman presented the Union County Board of County Commissioners with a $547,110,036.23 2026 Executive Budget on Feb. 26, saying the plan includes a 2% increase in the tax levy over 2025 to cover rising fixed costs.
Oatman told the board the budget is being prepared amid “significant fiscal pressure,” pointing to reductions in federal funding and sharp increases…
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