Atlantic County adopts 2026 budget with slight tax-rate cut; library, health and open-space funding unchanged The Board gave final reading to the 2026 Atlantic County budget, noting a 2-cent reduction in the county tax rate and no increases for the county library, health agency and special services school district; commissioners praised the finance team's work and the budget was adopted by roll call.

Atlantic County has officially adopted its 2026 budget, featuring a rare tax rate cut while keeping funding for essential services steady—how did they pull it off?

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