The Village of Pinehurst has presented its proposed Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget, a $33 million plan focused on maintaining services, investing in critical infrastructure, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
The proposed budget reflects the Village Council’s strategic priorities while balancing current needs with future planning, said the Village in a press release. Notably, the proposal includes a reduction in the property tax rate to $0.22, continuing Pinehurst’s position as having one of the lowest municipal tax rates in Moore County.
The Village Council received an overview of the proposed budget during its Tuesday, April 14, work session. Residents can view the presentation online here: https://youtu.be/eki9nQSBhRc?si=PSyHlf9pG5OTEObU&t=76
Key Highlights of the Proposed Budget
*$33 million total budget
*Proposed property tax rate decrease to $0.22
*Continued investment in the new Given Memorial Library
The budget prioritizes core services that residents rely on daily, including public safety, transportation, and solid waste services. Personnel costs remain the largest expenditure.
Strategic Investments
The FY27 proposal continues to fund key infrastructure and community projects, including:
*Construction and staffing of the new library and archives
*Street resurfacing and sidewalk expansion
*Stormwater improvements
*Vehicles and equipment for service delivery
The plan also includes the addition of public safety and library staff while eliminating several administrative positions, ensuring resources are aligned with service priorities.
What This Means for Residents
If adopted, the proposed budget would:
*Lower the municipal property tax rate
*Maintain levels of service across departments
*Continue investments in infrastructure and community assets
*Support long-term financial stability
“We take seriously our responsibility as stewards of the public purse,” said Village Manager Doug Willardson in the release. “This proposed budget reflects a thoughtful approach to aligning our resources in a way that maintains the high quality of life our residents expect while planning responsibly for the future.”
Budget Timeline & Public Input
The FY27 budget process includes several key milestones:
*Tuesday, May 12 – Proposed Strategic Operating Plan (SOP) and budget released
*Tuesday, May 26, 4:30 p.m., Assembly Hall – Public hearing
*Tuesday, June 9, 4:30 p.m., Assembly Hall – Village Council vote on adoption
Residents are encouraged to review the proposed budget and provide feedback by emailing [email protected].
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