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Essex County Board adopts FY2026–27 fiscal plan, operating budget and personal property tax relief
Summary
At a 2026 special-called meeting, the Essex County Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 26-006 to set 2026 tax rates and the FY2026–27 fiscal plan, Resolution 26-007 to appropriate the county operating budget, and Resolution 26-008 setting the personal property tax relief percentage at 31%.
At a special-called 2026 meeting, the Essex County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted three fiscal measures, approving the county's fiscal plan and tax rates for 2026 and appropriating the FY2026'027 operating budget.
The board adopted Resolution 26-006, which the board identified as establishing tax rates for calendar year 2026 and approving the county's annual fiscal plan. A committee member moved to adopt the resolution and the motion was seconded; the board voted by voice and the presiding officer declared the motion carried.
The board then moved to Resolution 26-007 to appropriate the adopted county operating budget for FY2026'027. During discussion, a committee member described adjustments to the general school fund allocations, saying, "showing average of 66% we…
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