Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson announced a $2.6 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, proposing a $66 million decrease from the previous year funding level.
“Just like our residents and businesses, the County has been grappling with the impact of inflation and other economic uncertainties,” Hendrickson said in a statement. “Our departments worked hard to identify areas where we can reduce spending to make up for the rising cost of goods and services.”
The proposed budget consists of a $2.19 billion operating budget and a $409 million capital improvements budget, which includes funds from the County’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax program…