Next fiscal year budget allows for new jobs, emergency vehicles in Leland

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — We’re learning more about Leland’s budget for fiscal year 2023-2024.

Leland Town Council approved the nearly $43 million budget a few weeks ago.

The budget includes funding for 19 new full-time employee positions such as:

• 4 Police patrol officer positions for a peak demand shift
• 1 Fire Logistics position
• 1 Safety & Training Coordinator position
• 3 Public Services positions to assist with infrastructure, facilities and grounds
• 7 Planning and Building Inspections positions
• 3 Internal Services positions to assist with Communications and Information Technology

Other highlights include:

• 10 Police vehicles for replacement and new positions
• 1 Fire quick-response vehicle
• 1 Fire apparatus vehicle by September 2025
• Traffic signal backup power project in coordination with NCDOT
• Asphalt paving machine and rubber tire backhoe for infrastructure improvements
• 3 additional pottery wheels and new kiln for enhancement at the Leland Cultural Arts Center

Click here to learn more about the budget and what the highlights mean for the community.