Several residents questioned the county's budget assumptions and opposed a proposed sales‑tax increase, asked for FOIA records on development revenue vs. costs, and warned about borrowing at high interest rates.

Commissioners voted to adopt the 2026–27 budget and set the property-tax request after reallocating inheritance funds and removing a planned motor-grader purchase to reduce next year’s levy impact. The board approved a set of budget changes unanimously and required publication of a summary of changes.

York County Council approved the FY27 operating and capital budget on a 4–2 vote after adopting a multi‑part amendment that trims contingency and one‑time spending, reclassifies several positions and aims to reduce the general fund millage by about one mill.