REBIC – Mecklenburg County Annual Retreat 2026 Summary

The FY2026-2027 annual budget retreat took place Jan. 28 and 30, 2026 at the CPCC Harris Conference Center. See the Agenda and Presentations Here.

If you have a chance, please have a look at some of the video from the two-day event:

FY27 BOCC Annual Retreat – Day 1 – 1/28/26

FY27 BOCC Annual Retreat – Day 2 – 1/30/26

The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners’ annual budget retreat begins the process of developing the FY2026-2027 budget. The two-day retreat provides the Board with an update on the County’s financial status, addresses fiscal policies, and reviews current priorities. County Manager Mike Bryant is scheduled to present his budget recommendation on May 14, a second public hearing will be held May 21, and the Board is scheduled to adopt the FY2026-2027 budget on June 2.

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is a division of the Mecklenburg County Manager’s Office. The division supports the County manager and Board of County Commissioners in the development of the County’s annual operating budget. OMB monitors the County’s budget to help inform management of resources.

Rob’s Take: Mecklenburg County Commissioners were able to squeeze their annual retreat in between the recent ice and snowstorms. The City of Charlotte holds a similar meeting as well, but it has been postponed, likely until March. Fee increases will likely be proposed during the deliberations over the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget over the next several months.

As the process moves forward, we will be seeking additional feedback and will report on those results.