The budget is not yet approved. There will be a public hearing on Monday, June 15, at 6 p.m. in the commissioners meeting room at 110 N. Green St. in Morganton, where the public will have an opportunity to speak.
Valdese town leaders discussed the 2026-27 budget proposal that would raise the property tax rate from 41.5 cents to 54.5 cents per $100 valuation through a new fire district tax, while also increasing water and sewer fees.
The budget is not yet approved. There will be a public hearing on Monday, June 15, at 6 p.m. in the commissioners meeting room at 110 N. Green St. in Morganton, where the public will have an opportunity to speak.
Ultimately, no changes were made to the proposed budget. Residents will still pay more in taxes and fees if the budget is approved at the May 28 public hearing.
Valdese will raise water and sewer rates after deciding to continue fluoridating drinking water, as officials cite rising costs, aging infrastructure and new state requirements driving increases for local utility customers.
Valdese will raise water and sewer rates after deciding to continue fluoridating drinking water, as officials cite rising costs, aging infrastructure and new state requirements driving increases for local utility customers.
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