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New Hanover County weighs 30.6¢ vs. 32.6¢ budget plans; staff recommends 30.6¢ and a May 18 public hearing
Summary
County staff presented two FY27 budget scenarios — a 30.6¢ rate using about $3.9M in fund balance and a 32.6¢ rate that would add revenue without dipping reserves — and proposed a $9/ton landfill tip-fee hike to fund a spike in landfill capital needs; staff will transmit a recommended budget next week and a public hearing is set for May 18.
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners spent the bulk of its April 30 meeting debating two options to balance the FY27 general fund: a 30.6¢ tax-rate scenario that uses roughly $3.9 million in fund balance and one‑time revenues, and a 32.6¢ scenario that would raise the rate by 2¢ and avoid drawing on reserves. County staff said they will transmit a recommended budget early next week and set a public hearing for May 18.
Amanda, the county presenter, said both scenarios include $800,000 in additional funding for New Hanover County Schools and restoration of pre‑K funding (about $900,000). She said staff also recommend using limited one‑time capital revenues and modestly increased borrowing to close the gap under…
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