2026 Detailed Budget Presentation May 14, 2026

The Forsyth County Government of North Carolina held a detailed budget presentation on May 14, 2026, focusing extensively on the fiscal year 2027 recommended budget. Key procurement-related discussions included the allocation of funds for public safety, education, fire services, and capital improvement projects. The budget director outlined revenue sources, noting a modest $7.9 million increase from the previous year, with property taxes and sales taxes as primary revenue streams. The meeting addressed the transition to a countywide fire overlay district model, consolidating individual fire tax districts to provide equitable funding and improve fire service reliability, including funding for new fire apparatus and capital improvements totaling nearly $6 million. Education budget discussions highlighted a $1.78 million increase for the school system, with additional funding requests not included in the recommended budget. The presentation also covered community grant allocations totaling under $2 million, with detailed reviews of recommended and non-recommended nonprofit funding. Capital improvement plans were reviewed, emphasizing a multi-year funding strategy using debt service and cash reserves to support projects across county departments, including schools, emergency services, and public safety. Several enhancement requests across departments were noted, with most not included in the recommended budget. The meeting concluded with plans for upcoming budget workshops and adoption, inviting further questions and follow-up on specific budget items.