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Votes at a glance: Lincoln County commission approves budget, tax levy and multiple project actions on June 16, 2026
Summary
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved the 2026-27 appropriation resolution, set the tax levy at 1.8998, adopted several budget amendments, accepted a GMP for the South Public Safety Complex and approved property, maintenance and utilities items. A proposed $5,000 addition for the Fayetteville Lincoln County Humane Society failed 5-18 before the non-profit appropriations passed.
Here is a concise breakdown of formal actions taken by the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners on June 16, 2026.
Appropriation resolution (2026-27): Passed 17-6 with one absent. The resolution appropriates funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and was the subject of debate over a flat $1.49-per-hour raise for county employees (see separate coverage).
Tax levy resolution: Passed; levy set at the same rate as last year, 1.8998 (recorded tally: 19 in favor, four opposed, one absent).
Non-profit appropriations: The body voted to approve the attached non-profit appropriation resolution. An amendment to add a $5,000 appropriation to the Fayetteville Lincoln County Humane Society failed on a roll-call vote (five yes, 18 no, one absent); the original resolution then passed.
Budget amendments and financials: The commission approved multiple fund amendments and year-end cleanups, including the 101 General Fund adjustments (audit account numbering), a $9,000 volunteer fire salary supplement, ARP-related entries (ARP water $578,353; ARP health $298,906.89; ARP BRC $39,961.97), and a miscellaneous year-end cleanup of $177,173.02. The commission also approved 116 Solid Waste Fund ($1,000), 131 Highway Fund ($1,046,113), 141 General Purpose School Fund ($41,500), and 143 Centralized Cafeteria Fund amendments.
Capital and project actions: Commissioners accepted Leslie Ridge's guaranteed maximum price for the South Public Safety Complex; approved a phase-one environmental/history study for a right-of-way property using fund balance; and approved using restricted Verizon tower funds for courthouse HVAC and OSHA repairs.
Appointments and administrative actions: Scott Bean appointed to Interlocal Solid Waste Board (unanimous); list of notary public appointments approved (unanimous); Garrett Honey approved as parliamentarian (unanimous); utilities proposed budget recommended and approved for Lincoln County Board of Public Utilities (unanimous).
