Environmental Leadership Action Plan (ELAP)
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation internal program for invasive-species treatment in nature preserves. FY27 fund-balance restoration: $500,000 (vote 6-2). Pre-cut budget: $1.5M (FY25). Current: $1.1M (FY27).
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Mecklenburg board adds $1.6 million for 13 community programs, one over the manager's objection
Jack Beckett·
Thirteen new fund-balance allocations cleared at Thursday's FY27 straw vote — eleven external community partners plus two internal Park & Rec restorations. The $10,000 Carolina Raptor Center maintenance award passed over Manager Bryant's stated opposition.