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York County holds six public hearings on FY27 budget, including proposed 2‑point meals‑tax increase
Summary
County staff presented the recommended FY27 budget and held statutory public hearings on the effective tax rate, calendar‑year levy, solid‑waste and sewer fees, and a proposed meals‑tax increase from 4% to 6%; board members and residents debated reassessment impacts and spending priorities ahead of a May 5 vote.
The York County Board of Supervisors held multiple public hearings April 21 on the recommended FY27 budget and several related tax and fee ordinances, with the board scheduling final votes for its May 5 meeting.
Teresa Owens, the county’s director of finance, reviewed the budget process and changes since the administrator’s recommendation, including updated revenue estimates and modest expenditure adjustments. Owens told the board the proposed budget includes no change to the real‑estate or personal‑property tax rates but does include a proposed meals‑tax…
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