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Richmond County presents FY27 recommended budget with no tax-rate change; proposes 2% raise and flags 12% insurance hike
Summary
The county presenter outlined a balanced FY27 recommended budget with no change to property or personal property tax rates, proposed a 2% raise for full-time county staff effective July 1, 2026, and warned of a roughly 12% rise in health insurance premiums that will pressure departmental budgets.
The Richmond County Board of Supervisors heard a presentation on the recommended FY27 budget that keeps existing tax rates unchanged while proposing targeted employee pay increases and flagging rising insurance costs.
The presenter opened the meeting by distributing the recommended budget, the line-by-line document and department requests, and thanked department heads and staff who helped compile salary and insurance figures. "Our priorities include maintaining strong public safety services, supporting our schools, maintaining infrastructure, and investing in programs that contribute to the quality of life in Richmond County," she said.
On taxes, the presenter recommended no change for FY27: 60 cents per $100 of assessed real estate, $3.50 per $100 of personal property, 40 cents per $100 for machinery and tools, and $3.50 per $100 for merchants' capital. Vehicle license fees were also left unchanged.
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