The Town of Leland is pleased to announce the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 was formally submitted to Town Council on Feb. 19. The budget focuses on the Town’s five strategic priority areas of safe community, resilient high-quality infrastructure and environment, communication and engagement, organizational excellence, and business and neighborhood enhancement, while also ensuring fiscal responsibility and transparency.
The proposed $50 million budget reflects a reduction in the tax rate from the current tax rate of 27 cents per $100 value to 25 cents per $100 value and includes the following highlights:
- $2.5 million for road resurfacing projects, continuing a 20-year lifecycle program to resurface 5% of roads 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, focused on support of Public Safety technology and equipment; two Grounds Maintenance Technicians, to support the increase in activity at Founders Park and the focus on Town beautification; and one Facilities Technician
- $250,000 toward the Pedestrian Infrastructure capital project fund
The Town encourages public participation in the budget process. To help residents learn more about the proposed budget, Town Council and staff will be holding a Budget Q&A Forum on March 9 starting at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, located at 102 Town Hall Drive. During the Special Meeting, staff will provide a brief budget presentation, and attendees will then have the opportunity to ask questions about the proposed budget to Town Council and staff. The Budget Q&A Forum is an educational initiative intended to better inform residents about the content and value of the proposed budget.
Another opportunity for the public to provide feedback to Town Council regarding the budget will be at the budget public hearing during the Regular Council Meeting on March 19 at 6 p.m. at Town Hall.
Visit townofleland.com/budget27 for all budget information and a question submission form.