May 18, 2026 Commissioners Meeting Live Stream

The Alamance County Commissioners held a meeting on May 18, 2026, primarily focused on the presentation and discussion of the upcoming fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. The county manager presented a challenging budget proposal that includes a recommended 2.25 cent property tax increase to address a significant revenue-expenditure gap and to avoid using fund balance reserves. The budget aims to maintain core services, invest in the county workforce, and fund education and capital improvement projects, including $8 million for school facility improvements and $10 million for county infrastructure. Public comments heavily emphasized concerns about property tax increases, the need for zoning and land use regulations to manage rapid development, and calls for better funding of schools, EMS, and other essential services. Commissioners discussed the fiscal challenges, including the impact of state and federal funding cuts, the need to balance services with available revenues, and the importance of maintaining the county's bond rating. The board plans further budget work sessions and public hearings in June to finalize the budget. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the budget presentation included capital improvement funding allocations and staffing considerations.