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Bertie County manager presents budget roughly $500,000 below current year; no raises included
Summary
County Manager Juan Vaughan presented a recommended FY2026–27 budget about $500,000 lower than the current year, citing higher employee health‑insurance and retirement costs and stating that "no salary increases for County employees were included in the proposed budget." A budget work session is set for May 18, a public hearing on June 8 and final adoption on June 22, 2026.
County Manager Juan Vaughan presented the recommended Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget to the Bertie County Board of Commissioners on May 4, 2026, saying the proposed plan is roughly $500,000 below the current year and that "no salary increases for County employees were included in the proposed budget." He attributed the gap largely to lower projected revenues and rising employee health‑insurance and retirement contributions.
Vaughan described proposed reductions that could affect staffing and special appropriations, including funding adjustments for the assistant county manager position, a code enforcement officer position, and reduced school capital outlay. He also told the board the county's Water Department has a stronger financial position following a rate increase implemented in July 2021. Vaughan scheduled a budget work session for May 18, a public hearing on June 8, and final adoption on June 22, 2026.
