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Cumberland County Budget Drama | Fayetteville News
Cumberland County just approved a massive $666.5 million budget for fiscal year 2027 — a jump over last year and even higher than the county manager recommended — without raising property taxes, instead dipping into reserves. The biggest drama? A fierce fight to protect the Department of Social Services, which ultimately got a funding boost and even staff bonuses to tackle retention. The director voiced frustration over communication and funding gaps, and commissioners rejected cuts to programs like the barbershop health initiative and family wellness services — plus kept pet adoption fees…
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