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Cullman Council adopts FY2026 budget, approves 4% pay raise and continued school support
Summary
The Cullman City Council adopted the fiscal year 2026 budget on Sept. 29, approving a 4% across‑the‑board pay increase for full‑time city employees, an $800 annual PACE supplement, and continuation of multi‑year support for the city school system.
The Cullman City Council adopted the fiscal year 2026 budget on Sept. 29, ending debate and setting the city’s operating plan to take effect Oct. 1.
Council President Jenny Folsom, who presented the budget overview, said the general fund used actual prior‑year revenue of $59,186,795 as the starting point for next year’s plan. “When we plan for the budget, we don’t plan on an increase or decrease. We used what was actually collected to start our budget for this coming year,” she said.
The budget package includes a 4% across‑the‑board pay…
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