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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Alamance County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
School District Finances
Good news for Alamance County—the local school district actually managed to save $3.7 million and ended the fiscal year in the black. That means we can all breathe a sigh of relief without stressing about an immediate budget crisis.
FY27 Budget Forecast and Fund Balance Compliance
County staff projected a $12.9 million budget gap for the upcoming fiscal year, driven by inflation, reduced sales tax growth, and unfunded mandates. Commissioners discussed the need to rebuild the county's unassigned fund balance back to the 20% policy target.