Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting - June 2, 2026

The Camden County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on June 2, 2026, which included a presentation of the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget by Chief Financial Officer Linda Lynch. The budget discussion highlighted a balanced budget requirement with total expenditures proposed at approximately $51.3 million, an increase of over $3 million from the previous year. Key budget areas included general government, public works, health and welfare, and solid waste authority operations. The board also approved amendments to the county's animal control ordinances, introducing stricter regulations and classifications for potentially dangerous dogs to improve public safety and animal welfare. Additionally, the board renewed a lease agreement for the Department of Community Supervision and convened the Solid Waste Authority meeting, where they approved a 10% increase in tipping fees for municipal solid waste and construction and demolition debris, aligning fees with operational costs while remaining competitive regionally. Public comments focused on concerns about rising property taxes and spending priorities. Motions to adopt the budget agenda items and fee adjustments were passed unanimously.