LELAND, N.C. (WECT) – The Town of Leland submitted its proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to the Town Council on Feb. 19.
According to the town, the $50 million budget focuses on five strategic priority areas, including:
- Safe community
- Resilient, high-quality infrastructure and environment
- Communication and engagement
- Organizational excellence
- Business and neighborhood enhancement
The proposed budget also includes the following highlights:
- Reduction in tax rate from 27 cents per $100 value to 25 cents per $100 value
- $2.5 million for road resurfacing projects
- $750,000 in emergency contingency funds
- $250,000 toward the Pedestrian Infrastructure capital project fund
- New Public Safety positions
- New general employee positions
The town will be holding a Budget Q&A Forum to help residents learn more about the proposed budget. The forum is scheduled to be held on March 9, starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall…