Title
Hold a public hearing for the recommended fiscal year 2026-2027 Chatham County budget
Abstract
Introduction & Background: The recommended fiscal year 2026-2027 Chatham County budget was presented to the Board of Commissioners on Monday, May 4, 2026 and has been available for public inspection on the Chatham County website and in the office of the Clerk to the Board, located at 12 East Street in Pittsboro.
Discussion & Analysis: North Carolina General Statute § 159-12. (b) requires before adopting the budget ordinance, the board shall hold a public hearing at which time any persons who wish to be heard on the budget may appear.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: The budget affects every adopted goal in Plan Chatham.
Budgetary Impact: The cost of the public hearing legal advertisement, which was published on Thursday, May 7, 2026 and Thursday, May 14, 2026 in the Chatham News and Record.
Recommendation/Motion: Open and hold a public hearing for the recommended fiscal year 2026-2027 Chatham County budget.