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Rutherford County adopts $118.1 million FY 2526 budget; county, schools and SRO funding included
Summary
The Rutherford County Board of Commissioners adopted the fiscal year 2526 budget, a $118,057,672 all-funds plan that holds the tax rate steady, recommends a 4% COLA, uses $6.1 million in fund balance to balance the general fund and includes appropriations to the school system and Isothermal Community College. The board also affirmed steps to place school resource officers in every school.
Rutherford County commissioners voted to adopt the recommended fiscal year 2526 budget, approving an $87,691,194 general fund plan and $118,057,672 in total funds after a motion and voice vote at their meeting this evening.
County Manager Steve Harrison, who presented the budget, said the plan holds the county's tax rate at 45.4¢ and recommends a 4% cost-of-living increase for employees. "The county is in an exceptional financial state at the moment," Harrison said, while noting the budget relies on a $6,107,102 use of general fund balance to balance operations for FY 2526.
The budget includes recommended support for education and workforce development. Harrison recommended $4,963,017 to Isothermal Community College…
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