Salisbury passes 2027 budget, approves 1.9-cent property tax increase

Salisbury passes 2027 budget, approves 1.9-cent property tax increase

SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council unanimously voted to approve the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, which includes a 1.9-cent property tax increase and water fee increases. The $131 million budget is a roughly 12-percent increase from last year’s budget, primarily due to stormwater and water capital improvements that are included in the upcoming budget year. During the budget process, city staff highlighted the new park ranger program…