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Pocomoke City council adopts FY 2026–27 tax rates, councilors flag future EMS funding needs
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Summary
The council approved Resolution 2026R-09 setting the city—Y 2026—udget tax rates, including a 0.9375 residential rate; councilors discussed possible future EMS funding mechanisms as grant revenue declines.
Pocomoke City dopted a resolution setting property tax rates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and for FY 2026—2027 after a second reading and a voice vote.
Mayor (Speaker 1) read the resolution nd recited the schedule of rates: "Real property ownership occupied residential 0.9375," other real property 1.1311, and specified rates for personal property, railroads and public utilities. The resolution states the rates are levied "in accordance with the following schedule of property classifications" and take effect after council approval.
The council opened the public hearing; no members of the public spoke. During council discussion, Councilmember Marshall (Speaker 3) urged the body to consider "an alternative way to raise funds for EMS system" as grant funding tightens, noting an existing wastewater tax is scheduled to expire in 2027 or 2028 and suggesting the timing of any new revenue source be considered before adding another tax.
A motion to approve Resolution 2026R-09 was made and seconded and passed by voice vote. The transcript does not record a roll-call tally. The council directed staff to note the discussion about EMS funding for future consideration as part of budget planning.
The resolution cites a city charter requirement for establishing the tax rate and implements rates for multiple property classes for FY 2026—27.
