Union County manager presents $547.11M 2026 executive budget, cites rising health costs and SNAP cuts County Manager Edward T. Oatman presented a $547,110,036.23 2026 executive budget that includes a 2% tax-levy increase to address rising fixed costs, notably a projected combined 21% increase in health and prescription benefits and federal funding reductions.

Union County is facing tough financial challenges as County Manager Edward T. Oatman unveils a $547 million budget plan that includes a tax increase to tackle soaring health costs and federal funding cuts.

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