# Cary's Bold Budget Boosts Safety

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Podcast: [Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659)
Published: 2026-06-26T04:16:19+00:00
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Cary’s new $579 million budget marks a 12.2% jump to fix years of underinvestment and rebuild trust after alleged fund misuse — funding 89 new police officers, faster fire response, 55 new town roles, and an 8% property tax hike — all part of a three-year plan to restore public safety and financial accountability starting July 1. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/37602d2be25bd317

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