by AnnGardner Eubank
KILMARNOCK—The Kilmarnock Town Council on Monday, June 16, increased taxes and adopted a 2025-26 budget totaling $19,306,789.
According to town manager Susan Cockrell, the budget increases by $1,788,826 over the current budget of $17,517,963. The primary reasons for the increase stem from the continued development of the wastewater treatment plant, capital improvement projects, 3% payroll increases and additional staff positions, said Cockrell.
Councilwoman Rebecca Nunn said residents in Kilmarnock are very fortunate to have a town-operated water and sewer system, and that the increases to the budget and taxes are worth it for the wastewater treatment plant to be self sufficient.
Over the past several weeks councilman Matt Cunningham said he had heard in meetings and personally from residents encouraging the town to make cuts….
