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County manager presents FY2027 budget calling for pay increases, $38M in capital and higher road funding
Summary
The county manager presented a recommended FY2027 budget that includes a 3.5% merit pool for employees, $38 million in general capital projects, an increase in county road funding from $2 million to $4 million, and continued investment through the Pennies program; council debated staffing and funding sources before the budget’s first reading.
The County Manager presented his recommended FY2027 budget to the York County Council on April 14, outlining pay, capital and project priorities and scheduling a formal budget presentation to the council the following Monday.
The manager said employees are the county’s top priority and that the recommended budget includes a 3.5% merit increase tied to performance reviews. “Our employees are our most important resource,” he said, noting that the HR director, Lisa Davidson, had previously briefed council on the merit recommendation.
Why it matters: the proposal front‑loads personnel costs and seeks to protect…
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