Meeker trustees delay 2026–27 budget vote, request more public input

May 18, 2026

Trustees reviewed a first-draft 2026–27 budget and, citing questions about police allocations, payroll and rising insurance costs, voted to table final action until the June meeting so all members and the public can weigh in.

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The Meeker Board of Trustees reviewed the first draft of the 2026–27 budget at its May 18 meeting but chose to delay approval so trustees and the public could provide further input. Clerk Kimberly Haynes told the board "this was the first draft" and that additional cleanup and inquiries would follow after trustees identified questions in departmental line items.

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