The balanced budget reflects a 7.4% reduction in the tax rate from the current 27 cents per $100 valuation to 25 cents per $100 value and includes the following highlights:
- $2.5 million towards road resurfacing projects, continuing a 20-year lifecycle program to resurface 5% per fiscal year
- $750,000 in emergency contingency funds
- New Public Safety positions: Two Police Officers assigned to the Traffic Division, three Firefighters, and one Fire Captain
- New general employee positions: one IT Analyst, one Facilities Maintenance Technician, and two Grounds Maintenance Technicians
- $250,000 toward the Pedestrian Infrastructure capital project fund
The budget, guided by the 2030 Strategic Plan, aligns with the Town's long-term vision, mission, and core values. It focuses on five strategic priority areas: safe community, resilient high-quality infrastructure and environment, communication and engagement, organizational excellence, and business and neighborhood enhancement, ensuring fiscal responsibility and transparency while fostering strategic investments in Leland’s future.
Town Council approved the budget at its regular meeting in April.