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Lafayette council approves 2026 budget measures, includes 3% across-the-board pay increases
Summary
Council heard the city’s proposed 2026 budget, emphasizing public safety as the largest general-fund share; the package includes a 3% raise for employees and elected officials and passed on first readings, with several salary-related ordinances approved by roll call.
Mayor (title used in transcript) and Jeremy Deal, city controller, presented the proposed 2026 city budget to the Lafayette Common Council and highlighted a package of measures that the council approved on first reading, including a 3% across-the-board raise for employees.
Jeremy Deal explained the ordinance setting compensation for elected officials and noted the 3% recommendation for elected and appointed officials. The mayor and the city controller told council members the…
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