Buncombe County Budget Proposal Includes New Hires, Community Investments
By Marcus Harrell | Published 2026-04-07T10:00:42.983Z
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A $504 million budget proposal for Buncombe County includes funding for 37 new staff positions and $4 million in community investments. The proposal for fiscal year 2026-27 represents a 15 percent...
A $504 million budget proposal for Buncombe County includes funding for 37 new staff positions and $4 million in community investments. The proposal for fiscal year 2026-27 represents a 15 percent increase over the previous year's budget. Specific targets for the community investments have yet to be determined.
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