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Orangeburg County Council adopts FY2026-27 budget; Walker records lone no vote
Summary
Orangeburg County Council approved its FY2026-27 budget on second reading June 15, 2026, by a 5-1 vote with Councilwoman Latisha Walker opposed. The ordinance sets appropriations and the property tax levy for county operations from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
Chairman Johnnie Wright, Sr. presided as the Orangeburg County Council voted 5-1 on June 15, 2026, to adopt the county's fiscal year 2026-27 budget ordinance effective July 1, 2026. Councilman Kenneth McCaster made the motion to pass the ordinance on second reading and Councilman Joseph Garvin seconded; the motion carried with Councilwoman Latisha Walker recorded as opposed.
The ordinance text approved by the council provides appropriations for general county purposes and levies taxes on taxable real and personal property to support those appropriations, including funds designated to pay principal and interest on indebtedness maturing in the fiscal year. The council also recorded motions and seconds for related appropriations during the same second-reading session. No additional amendments or roll-call objections were recorded in the minutes.
