On Tuesday, November 18, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson presented her proposed $2.6 billion budget to guide County government spending for the 2026 fiscal year. 

The proposed 2026 budget is made up of a $2.19 billion operating budget and a $409 million capital improvements budget, which includes funds from the County’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax program.

Proposed Budget Resolution

Chairwoman Hendrickson explained that the proposed budget prioritizes the County’s ability to deliver superior service while remaining fiscally responsible.

“Just like our residents and businesses, the County has been grappling with the impact of inflation and other economic uncertainties,” said Hendrickson. “Our departments worked hard to identify areas where we can reduce spending to make up for the rising cost of goods and services, and our strong financial foundation positions us well to continue to deliver critical services at the high standard our community deserves.” 

The proposed budget includes public safety initiatives such as upgrading the County’s 911 phone system to enable faster call processing and enhance emergency response.

In the proposed budget, the County will continue to invest in community resource centers, which serve as hubs to bring services closer to residents in their own neighborhoods. This includes the completion of the Community Resource Center at Grayson Highway, a first-of-its-kind facility for Gwinnett that will serve as the central hub for the County’s human services.

Along with these new initiatives, the County will continue to focus on fundamental service delivery, including keeping roadways safe with proactive repaving and maintenance as well as providing safe, clean drinking water and reliable wastewater and stormwater services.

Department directors and elected officials presented business plans for 2026 to the citizen budget review committee earlier this year as part of the budget development process. Four Gwinnett residents recruited by Chairwoman Hendrickson reviewed the departmental requests and made recommendations for the budget proposal.

The proposed 2026 budget resolution is available online at GwinnettCounty.com and as a hard copy in the Financial Services office, which is temporarily located on the fourth floor of the Charlotte J. Nash Court Building in Lawrenceville during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30pm in Conference Room A located on the second floor of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville. Residents can also offer input on the County’s website through December 31.

Commissioners will consider the 2026 budget at their first meeting of the new year on January 6.