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Manor council holds public hearing on balanced 2025–26 budget, keeps tax rate steady
Summary
City of Manor staff presented a balanced 2025–26 proposed budget and told the council the proposal does not increase the city—s tax rate; council closed the public hearing after questions about vacancies, staffing and long-term facility costs.
The City Council of Manor on Sept. 25 heard a public presentation and discussion of the proposed fiscal year 2025–26 budget and held a public hearing before closing it and moving toward formal adoption.
Finance director Velem told the council the proposed budget is balanced and noted staff held seven workshops from April through August to review departmental budgets. "This is a hearing for the fiscal year 25/26 proposed annual budget," Velem said.
Council members and staff focused on three near-term themes: maintaining the current tax rate, vacancy and recruitment strategies, and planning for operating costs of new…
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