Pleasant Ridge introduces FY2026–27 budget and schedules June 9 public hearing

City staff presented a high‑level overview of the proposed FY2026–27 budget, explaining that action on the budget will occur in June with an effective date of July 1. Staff highlighted the city's millage history, noted the proposed local millage for the city portion (21.0324 mils), and said property‑tax revenue growth is projected at 3.2% with taxable value growth of 4.65% in the draft materials. The presentation emphasized that shared state revenue has declined over decades and that the city has relied more on property taxes and charges for services to maintain operations.