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Union County unveils $664.3 million 2026'2027 budget, holds tax rate at 43.42
Summary
Union County staff presented a $664.3 million spending plan for July 1, 2026'June 30, 2027, saying the county will keep the tax rate at 43.42 while funding public safety, education, economic development and utilities. Details are posted at unioncountync.gov/budget.
Presenter summarized the county's proposed fiscal 2026'2027 budget, saying: "The total budget for 07/01/2026 through 06/30/2027 is $664,300,000" and that the county will be "keeping the tax rate at 43.42." The presenter framed the plan as investing in general government, human services, public safety and education while using tax dollars wisely.
The presenter said utilities are not funded by taxpayers and directed the public to the county's Budget and Grants Management page for additional detail. The budget period was identified as July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; the presentation did not include a line-by-line appropriation in the transcript excerpt.
