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Zionsville council adopts balanced 2026 budget with staff raises, public safety hires
Summary
The Town of Zionsville council adopted Ordinance 2025-20 on Oct. 6, approving a balanced 2026 budget that adds three firefighters, two police officers, a 2% pay increase for town employees and capital spending while warning of revenue declines tied to Senate Enrolled Act 1.
ZIONSVILLE, Ind. — The Town of Zionsville Town Council voted 7-0 on Oct. 6 to adopt Ordinance 2025-20, the town’s 2026 budget, approving a plan that the administration said is balanced and includes new hires and modest pay increases.
Tim Berry, representing the town’s financial advisors, presented the budget to the council and said the proposed plan lists expected revenue at just under $49,000,000 and proposed spending at $48,373,000. “So the budget we are presenting to you tonight is balanced,” Berry said.
Why it matters: Councilors framed the vote as a response to near-term revenue pressure from state changes and a multi-year decline in locally available revenue. The administration included a one-time excess levy appeal and department reductions to bridge gaps while preserving front-line staffing.
The budget’s major features - Public safety: The budget funds three additional firefighters and two police officers (the officers are in training and will join patrol after the start of the year). The town also increased the…
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