Item:
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Advance Public Comments on the FY 2026-27 Budget (60min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: March 23, 2026
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to hold an Advance Public Comment session to receive public comments for the FY 2026-27 annual budget. As County staff oversees preparation of the upcoming annual budget, public input is being solicited on issues which may need to be addressed during the budget process.
To be able to hear from all interested residents, the Commissioners usually set a time limit of three minutes for each speaker; however, the time limit may be adjusted at the discretion of Chair Dr. Lee. Comments received by the County Clerk will be shared during the meeting, added to the meeting minutes, shared with the Commissioners and placed on the County website.
Residents who wish to submit written comments to the Board of County Commissioners should use the physical address, fax number, online comment portal (details provided below) or email.
Comments must be received by Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 2 p.m.
• Email: clerk@dconc.gov <mailto:clerk@dconc.gov>
• Physical Address:
Monica Wallace, Clerk to the Board, 200 East Main St, Durham, NC 27701
• Fax: (919) 560-0013
Online Portal:
Please go to the FY 2026-27 Resident Budget Portal FY 2026-27 Resident Budget Portal <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XB8J5WH>to submit a written comment on the FY 2026-27 budget process
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Strategic Plan Goal - High Performing Organization
Resource Persons: Claudia Hager, County Manager; Keith Lane, Budget Director
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board hold an Advance Public Comment session to receive resident input and comments on the FY 2026-27 budget
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