Commissioners Pass Budget Despite Significant Deficit Concerns
The Cumberland County Commission approved a new budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year Monday night that avoids a property tax increase. The budget maintains the current property tax rate of $1.1350 for every $100 of assessed value. Mayor Allen Foster said the spending plan relies on more than $11 million from fund balance, to cover […]
Williams Appointed Chair Of Finance Subcommittee
As the state legislature ramps up work on the 2026 fiscal year budget, State Representative Ryan Williams will be front and center. Williams appointed chairman of the House Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee. Williams said the subcommittee works with the governor’s office by making budget recommendations. “It’s an honor to do it, to be quite […]
