Board of Commissioners, May 28, 2026
Approves Mint Hill Fire Protection Service District Tax Rate Increase, Approved by consent
What happened
The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners held its FY2027 budget straw vote session, approving the manager's recommended budget with no tax rate increase.
- Jurisdiction
- Mecklenburg County, NC
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 28, 2026
- Decisions
- 18 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, Approved by consent
Free sample: decision 1 of 18
FY2027 Operating Budget Framework
Board approved directing staff to develop the FY2027 operating budget ordinance for adoption on June 2nd. Budget maintains current tax rate of 49.27 cents with no increase. Total budget includes $95 million in fund balance appropriations.
- Final adoption scheduled for June 2nd
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners held its FY2027 budget straw vote session, approving the manager's recommended budget with no tax rate increase.
Key Decisions (18)
FY2027 Operating Budget Framework
Mint Hill Fire Protection Service District Tax Rate Increase
Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy Funding
Queen City Performing Arts Funding
Harvey B. Gantt Center Funding
African American Male Wellness Agency Funding
Environmental Leadership Action Plan Restoration
Sante Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Funding
Charlotte Soul Fest Funding
Greater Enrichment Program Funding
Metrolina Association of the Blind Funding
Brighter Day Outreach Funding
Crisis Assistance Ministry Additional Funding
Meck Wild Van Pilot Program
Carolina Raptor Center Deferred Maintenance
MEDIC Wage Increase - Restricted Contingency
CMS and Education Funding
County Programs Budget
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Infrastructure
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