RoCo passes 2027 fiscal year budget

RoCo passes 2027 fiscal year budget

ROWAN COUNTY — The county commissioners officially passed the 2027 budget totaling $246 million general fund spending. There were no property tax increases but some changes to different fire district rates and landfill fees. Since the budget’s announcement on May 18, the commissioners have briefly discussed the budget, holding a public comment period where only one resident asked questions about the budget. Some commissioners suggested additions…