Β CHARLOTTE, NC — Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio presents her budget to the Board of Commissioners Thursday, including a recommendation on what CMS should get. Β The district wants $40 million more than last year.
The bulk of that money would be used to give teachers and staff a raise. Β But Superintendent Ann Clark’s request may be a tough ask for the county. Β Diorio says the county may not have the $40 million, and CMS may have to rely on the state to make up the difference.
“We know what the House has done. Β Very favorable to education,” said Diorio. Β “And we’re hopeful that the Senate will keep that intact, or even do more for education. Β But usually we don’t sync up until sometime in the summer. Β Just the way these processes go.
Diorio says the county doesn’t have as much revenue as last year in terms of new money to spend, and she has received $80 million in additional requests from county departments. Β Those requests will be prioritized.
