In a shocking display of sanity, Johnston County leaders proposed a budget that holds the tax rate at a reasonable 52 cents per $100 valuation while pumping money into schools and services. No massive hikes to fund rainbow crosswalks or DEI seminars—just practical spending on what matters. johnstonnc.gov +1

Meanwhile, in big-city blue strongholds, they’re probably inventing new fees for breathing. Here in JoCo, we’re proving conservatives can govern without treating taxpayers like ATMs.

“Sources: Johnston County official site (johnstonnc.gov budget releases). Video: Recent Board of Commissioners meetings on YouTube.