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New Bern aldermen close budget hearing as staff clarifies tax impact from $24M bond
Summary
At an April 28 public hearing, city staff explained that voter approval of a $24 million bond referendum will automatically add about 2.75 cents to the property tax rate in FY27; staff also proposed a small rounding increase tied to balancing the proposed FY 2026–27 budget.
New Bern Mayor Ed Odom opened a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026–27 budget on April 28, and city staff explained how voter‑approved bond questions will affect the city’s property tax rate.
Jordan Hughes, speaking on the budget, said the $24 million bond referendum voters approved last October includes a $10 million street and sidewalk question, a $6 million stormwater question and an $8 million parks and recreation question. Hughes said the…
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