BUDGET DOCUMENTS

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* 1.) The county is seeking input on budget priorities to best align resources with community needs. Which of the following areas should be the county's top budget priorities? (Select up to three that are most important to you.)

Public Safety (Police, Fire, 9-1-1)
Education (Schools, Early Childhood Programs)
Community Learning & Spaces (Libraries, Community Centers, Lifelong Learning Programs)
Parks and Recreation (Parks Maintenance, Recreational Programs)
Transportation (Bus Services, Infrastructure Maintenance)
Social Services (Housing Assistance, Food Programs, Mental Health Services)
Administrative Functions (County Staffing, Operations)
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* 2.) To balance the FY 2026 budget, the county proposed a real estate tax rate increase of 1.5 cents per $100 of assessed value and nearly $60 million in spending reductions. What changes would you like to see to this proposal? (Select the option that best reflects your preference.)

Increase the real estate tax rate and restore proposed reductions
Increase the real estate tax rate and invest in other programs/services
Reduce the real estate tax rate and further reduce programs/services
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* 3.) In question 2, if you selected reduce the real estate tax rate and further reduce programs and services, which area(s) do you believe should be considered for reductions? (Select up to three that are most important to you.)

I didn't choose 'reduce the real estate tax rate and further reduce programs and services' in question 2
Public Safety (Police, Fire, 9-1-1)
Education (Schools, Early Childhood Programs)
Community Learning & Spaces (Libraries, Community Centers, Lifelong Learning Programs)
Parks and Recreation (Parks Maintenance, Recreational Programs)
Transportation (Bus Services, Infrastructure Maintenance)
Social Services (Housing Assistance, Food Programs, Mental Health Services)
Administrative Costs (County Staffing, Operations)
Other (please specify)
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* 4.) If a food and beverage tax is introduced, how should the county ensure it benefits the community effectively?

Using revenue to offset real estate taxes.
Making new investments in programs and services.
Restore funding for proposed reductions.
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* 5.) If the county were to restore reductions or make further investments in county programs and services, please indicate which area(s) you believe should be considered. (Select up to three that are most important to you.)

Public Safety (Police, Fire, 9-1-1)
Education (Schools, Early Childhood Programs)
Community Learning & Spaces (Libraries, Community Centers, Lifelong Learning Programs)
Parks and Recreation (Parks Maintenance, Recreational Programs)
Transportation (Bus Services, Infrastructure Maintenance)
Social Services (Housing Assistance, Food Programs, Mental Health Services)
Administrative Costs (County Staffing, Operations)
Other (please specify)
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Please share other comments you may have about the proposed FY 26 budget.

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BUDGET TIMELINE

Feb. 18: County Executive Presents His Advertised Budget to Board of Supervisors

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Feb. 18 - April 24: Online Feedback Open

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February-March: Budget Town Hall Meetings Across the County

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April 22-24: Board of Supervisors Holds Public Hearings; Provide Your Feedback In Person, By Telephone or by Recorded YouTube Video

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May 6: Board of Supervisors Marks Up FY26 Budget 

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May 13: Board of Supervisors Adopts FY26 Budget 

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July 1: FY26 Budget Year Begins