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County manager outlines budget timeline, revenue sources and debt outlook
Summary
County Manager Hester briefed the board on the 2026 budget process, noting property tax provides roughly 60% of county revenue, sales tax receipts lag about three months, and combined new debt service (including Clayton High School and bond referendums) is currently estimated at roughly $11 million for next year under conservative planning assumptions.
County Manager Hester updated the board on the county's 2026 budget process and several revenue and debt considerations.
Hester said property tax accounts for about 60% of Johnston County’s revenue and that staff is collecting estimates from the tax office and other sources to refine projections. He told commissioners sales tax receipts are typically about three…
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