The only word used to describe the fiscal year 2026 budget proposal released by acting Prince George’s County Executive Tara Jackson more than the word “challenge” was “difficult.”
During a Thursday afternoon budget announcement, Jackson made it clear that things are likely to change again in the weeks to come, thanks to “uncertainty” at both the state and federal level.
The $4.78 billion general fund budget proposal represents a little over 4% increase from last year — $193.1 million — and more than 80% of it will be spent to cover education and public safety. The rest of the county’s agencies are being faced with budget cuts from last year, though that won’t lead to any layoffs or job eliminations at this point.
“This year is difficult,” Jackson said. “We know that we must be extremely careful because of the unexpected. The unexpected additional cost, unexpected loss of grants and unexpected loss of revenue — loss of revenue that will likely come from the elimination of federal jobs.”
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