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Columbus council holds first reading of 2026 budget, staff flags revenue shifts from state law changes
Summary
City finance staff presented the first reading of the 2026 appropriations and tax rate ordinance, reviewed effects of Senate Enrolled Act 1 on property tax classifications, and highlighted a large FAA grant earmarked for an airport tower that skews 2026 revenue and expense totals.
City finance staff presented the first reading of the 2026 appropriations and tax rate ordinance and briefed the Columbus City Common Council on major budgeting assumptions, the anticipated certified tax rate, and changes resulting from Senate Enrolled Act 1.
Regina McIntyre, presenting the budget ordinance and packet materials, told council the administration held 15 budget touchpoints this cycle including eight budget work group meetings, three capital committee meetings, and three budget hearing days. McIntyre reviewed the estimated impacts of Senate Enrolled Act 1 on property tax deductions and business personal property, and highlighted that the city has budgeted a $35 million Federal Aviation…
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