Summary
The city's FY2026 budget was up for final adoption at this retreat. The budget shapes property taxes, city services, and capital spending for the coming year.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
The FY2026 budget sets citywide spending for the year, affecting taxes and services.
All New Bern residents who rely on city services.
Property owners paying the higher tax rate, most acutely those who opposed the increase.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Special Board of Aldermen - Jun 19, 2026
The final FY2026 budget ordinance was up for adoption — it determines what the city spends on services, staff, and projects next year. Adoption would make the budget official.
Board of Aldermen Summer Retreat - Jun 16, 2026
The city's FY2026 budget was up for final adoption at this retreat. The budget shapes property taxes, city services, and capital spending for the coming year.
Board of Aldermen - May 12, 2026
The new budget raises the tax rate by a quarter of a cent — about $6 a year on a $250,000 home. The mayor wanted the ~$136,000 taken from fund balance instead; the Board majority said services can't be sustained without the increase.
Board of Aldermen - Apr 28, 2026
The proposed budget carries a 3-cent property tax increase: 2.75 cents pays for the bond referendum voters approved, and 2.5 cents balances the budget. No one spoke at the public hearing, and a workshop is set for May 5.
Board of Aldermen - Apr 14, 2026
The city's proposed budget raises the property tax rate from 39 to 42 cents per $100 of value and bumps solid waste rates 3%, while cutting two positions and dipping $500,000 into fund balance. Residents get their say April 28 before the May 12 vote.
Redevelopment Commission - Feb 11, 2026
The commission recommended submitting next year's budget at the same levels as this year, including $26,000 for professional services like lot clearing.
Board of Aldermen Retreat - Jan 7, 2026
The aldermen were slated to walk through how the upcoming budget will be built. It sets the stage for taxes, fees, and what services the city can fund.
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