NEWS: York County Budget Survey Reveals Strong Opinions on Taxes and Transparency

FlashSurvey results indicate desire for clearer communication, earlier input, and more fiscal restraint in County budget decisions

York County residents provided wide-ranging feedback on the FY26 budget process, gathering a mix of concerns over communication, taxes, and engagement as well as praise for recent efforts to gather public input.

A recent FlashVote survey conducted June 10–12, 2025, offered York County officials a window into residents’ perspectives on the FY2026 budget engagement process. The statistically valid survey included responses from 413 participants, representing 48% of the invited FlashVote panel, and an additional 18 residents. With a ±5% margin of error, the results point to both participation challenges and strong resident interest in County fiscal decisions.

More than half (54%) of respondents reported they had not received budget information or provided any input during the process, with 29% saying they had engaged, and 17% unsure. Of those who did participate, most (61%) read information from the County via email or website. Other engagement methods included following public discussions…