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Local governments and districts unveil fiscal year proposals

PUBLISHED May 6, 2026, 6:15 AM ET

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New Hanover County, N.C. The New Hanover County Schools Board of Education voted 6-1 on Tuesday, May 5 to approve a proposed $333 million budget for the upcoming school year, requesting $110,474,571 from the county and budgeting a three percent raise for all employees to match anticipated state increases. Oakland voters this week passed an $8.85 million town budget including an increased $284,828 library appropriation; Cheyenne officials presented an $82,765,026 general fund revenue proposal Wednesday for FY2027 showing an 11% revenue increase; Schenectady scheduled a public hearing on its $310,543,870 proposal designed to maintain programs with a 0% tax levy.

By Ayesha A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

May 5: New Hanover County Schools board approves proposed $333 million budget (6-1 vote).
Tuesday: Oakland holds annual town meeting and passes $8.85M budget, increasing library funding.
Wednesday: Cheyenne mayor and treasurer present the $82,765,026 FY2027 general fund revenue proposal.
This week: Schenectady board approves a $310,543,870 proposed budget and holds a public budget hearing.
Upcoming: Public hearings and council reviews scheduled in each jurisdiction to finalize budgets and vote on propositions.

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These budget proposals directly impact your community. They determine school funding, library resources, and local services. Watch for public hearings in your area to voice your opinions and concerns.

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Articles Published:: 7
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 7

Who Benefited

School district staff and local service providers may benefit from proposed raises and capital purchases, and residents seeking maintained services benefit from budgets designed to preserve programs without raising certain levies.

Who Impacted

Taxpayers and municipal budgets face increased fiscal pressure as districts and city governments request larger appropriations and draw on fund balances and state aid to cover rising personnel costs.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 7
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 7
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Who Impacted

Taxpayers and municipal budgets face increased fiscal pressure as districts and city governments request larger appropriations and draw on fund balances and state aid to cover rising personnel costs.