Light Improvement District Budgets for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Summary
The county board approved over $113,000 in total tentative budgets to pay utility bills for five regional street lighting districts. Supervisors raised accountability concerns, noting that residents previously paid for lights in Pirtleville that were turned off, prompting a push for regular utility repair reports and inspections.
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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Total tentative budgets of $113,261 funded through property taxes levied on property owners within each respective light district.
Residents and property owners in Bowie, Golden Acres, Naco, Pirtleville, and Sunsites who receive lit neighborhood streets.
Taxpayers in districts seeing rate increases, such as Bowie property owners facing a 4 percent hike.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Light Improvement Districts Meeting — July 7, 2026
The county board approved final operating budgets for five light improvement districts across the county to fund local street lighting. Supervisors also discussed ways to make sure utility companies keep lights working and provide good value for taxpayer funds.
Light Improvement Districts Meeting — June 9, 2026
The county board approved over $113,000 in total tentative budgets to pay utility bills for five regional street lighting districts. Supervisors raised accountability concerns, noting that residents previously paid for lights in Pirtleville that were turned off, prompting a push for regular utility repair reports and inspections.
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