Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Concord. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kannapolis City Manager Mike Legg presented a $126 million proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 that keeps the property tax rate at 55.95 cents per $100 valuation if approved in June. The plan includes measures to address slower revenue growth and funds several Imagine Kannapolis projects — steps aimed at maintaining services and preparing for future expenses. Independent Tribune
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~ Buddha
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