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In a recent interview with Neuse News Publisher BJ Murphy, Rep. Chris Humphrey (R) discussed the legislative challenges and successes of this year in Raleigh. The conversation ranged from the state budget to flood mitigation efforts and potential changes in election cycles for local municipalities.
The North Carolina General Assembly passed a state budget that Governor Roy Cooper refused to sign. As in years past, the budget sparked both approval and criticism across political aisles. Senator Jim Perry (R-Lenoir), a key figure in the budget discussions, detailed the budget's multiple facets in a comprehensive interview.
Pink Hill - The Town of Pink Hill recently announced the approval of its fiscal year 2023-2024 budget ordinance. The budget, which outlines the allocation of funds for various departments and activities, was adopted by the Board of Commissioners on June 19, 2023.
Jones County, North Carolina, has adopted its budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024, outlining the allocations for various departments and services. The budget, approved by the Board of Commissioners on June 5, 2023, will come into effect on July 1, 2023.
The recommended fiscal year 2023-2024 budget for the Town of La Grange was approved on Monday evening. The recommended budget proposes that the existing tax rate of $0.532/$100 and all other fees and rates in the General Fund remain at current levels.
Snow Hill - County Manager Kyle J. DeHaven presented the Greene County Commissioners with the proposed 2024 budget for review and consideration. After a public hearing, the commissioners voted four to one in a recommendation of the proposed budget, with Commissioner Derek Burress as the dissenting opinion. The budget outlines several key highlights aimed at addressing various county needs and initiatives. To ensure a balanced budget, the proposed tax rate of $.786 per $100 valuation will remain the same. Additionally, an EMS Tax of $.04 per $100 valuation is being introduced.
The 2023-2024 Lenoir County Budget was passed with no dissenting votes on Monday. According to the budget memo presented to the Lenoir County Commissioners, the budget reflects the county's commitment to progress and the efficient allocation of limited resources to positively impact the community. The County Tax Rate remains unchanged at $0.845 per $100 of valuation. However, the fire tax rates for Wyse Fork, Sandy Bottom, and Southwood Fire Service Districts increased $0.10 per $100 of valuation based on requests from volunteer fire departments.
In accordance with N.C.G.S. 159-12(b) for the purpose of taking comments from the public with regards to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget, as proposed and submitted by the County Manager to the Board of Commissioners on May 15, 2023, the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, June 5, 2023, during the regular meeting of the Commissioners which begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Chambers located at 130 South Queen Street, Kinston, NC.
The North Carolina state budget covers a two year period known as a biennium. The biennium matches up with the Legislative Long Session in year one and the Legislative Short Session in year two.
Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) released the following statement on Gov. Roy Cooper's budget proposal:
State House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) released the following statement Wednesday following the release of Governor Roy Cooper’s budget proposal.
Governor Roy Cooper released his recommended budget for FY 2023-2025, First in Opportunity. The plan put forth by the Governor builds on the state’s success and “once-in-a-generation” opportunity by investing in North Carolina families, businesses, and communities.
The Kinston City Council passed the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget Tuesday evening. The budget included increased salaries for the mayor and the city council and funding to increase the hourly rate of part-time city employees. This was the third year in a row the council attempted to give themselves increased salaries. Council member Robbie Swinson voted against the increased mayor and council salaries both times it came for a vote Tuesday.
The public is hereby advised that per G.S. 159-12, the City Manager has submitted the proposed budget for the City of Kinston for FY 2022-2023 to the Mayor and the City Council. A copy of the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 is on file in the office of the City Clerk, the Public Library and on the City of Kinston’s website, www.ci.kinston.nc.us .
The Board of Commissioners continues to lead Greene County government in a very positive direction through progressive programs and vision. The budget reflects the goals of the Board of Commissioners and addresses the needs of the citizens of Greene County.
