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Buckingham County presents $73.8 million FY27 budget; reassessment triggers tax-rate discussion
Summary
County staff presented a proposed FY27 operating budget totaling $73,830,710 that includes a 3% raise and 2% bonus, one new EMS position and an advertised real-estate tax rate of 48¢; presenters and residents discussed average assessment increases of about 66% and the board scheduled a reconvening to adopt tax rates.
County staff presented the proposed fiscal year 2027 operating budget and emphasized key assumptions and next steps. The presenter (county staff) said the total proposed budget is $73,830,710, includes a 3% pay increase and a 2% bonus for employees, adds one new EMS position and reflects higher health-insurance costs. The presenter noted that the FY27 budget is balanced on the assumption of receipt of federal, state and local revenues and that some numbers will change pending the state's final budget.
Staff explained the…
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