Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approve $600.7 million budget for fiscal year (opens original article in a new tab)

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved a $600.7 million budget for the new fiscal year, increasing the property tax rate by 1.88 cents per $100 of assessed value.

• The budget includes a 1.88-cent increase in property tax rate to 55.40 cents per $100 of assessed value.
• Education is the largest spending area at 32% of the budget, with $179 million allocated to Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
• Public safety accounts for 19% of the budget, with $116.5 million allocated, including $85 million for the Sheriff's Office.