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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Brunswick County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Fiscal Year 2027 County Budget Adoption
Brunswick County is reviewing a $324 million general fund budget that keeps property tax rates flat while funding essential services, public safety positions, and employee pay raises. The budget relies on conservative revenue projections and a careful use of fund balance reserves to manage rapid population growth.
Fire Fee Funding and Committee Structure
Fire chiefs requested a 50% increase in fire fee caps to handle skyrocketing costs, population growth, and recruitment struggles. Commissioners debated the impact on low-income residents and whether to tie increases to performance standards or county-funded capital support.