Proposed Budget Presented to City Council for Review and Adoption
City Manager Jim Greene presented the proposed FY26-27 budget of $131,702, 978 during a special May 18 City Council meeting. Balanced as required by state law, the proposed budget includes a tax increase of 1.9 cents, establishing the property tax rate at $0.684 per $100 of assessed value to support strategic initiatives, critical infrastructure improvements and public safety priorities.
Greene described the recommendations as “fiscally conservative but forward-looking,” noting that all departments reduced operating requests by five percent to offset slowing revenues without sacrificing service quality. “This budget emphasizes our commitment to financial stewardship, service efficiency, strategic investment, infrastructure maintenance, and planning for growth.”
City Council is scheduled to consider adoption of the FY27 budget at the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 16 at 6 p.m.
The proposed budget can be found at salisburync.gov/budget. Hard copies are available for review at City Hall, Rowan County Public Library Headquarters, Hall Gym, Salisbury Civic Center, and Salisbury Customer Service Center.