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Mayor presents 2026 budget proposal; public hearing set for Sept. 2
Summary
Mayor presented the city’s proposed 2026 budget: a $22.9 million general fund and a $35.17 million total tax‑supported budget with wage increases and staffing changes; the council set a public hearing for Sept. 2 and anticipates final adoption on Sept. 15.
Mayor Kenneth Austin introduced the proposed 2026 city budget at the Aug. 18 council meeting, presenting a $22,917,164 general fund and a $35,167,073 total tax‑supported budget. The item was introduced for public review; a formal public hearing is scheduled for Sept. 2 and council discussed a planned adoption on Sept. 15.
The mayor said the 2026 general fund totals $22,917,164, an increase of approximately $535,123…
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