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Mayor presents 2026 budget and five-year capital improvement plan
Summary
The mayor introduced a $106 million 2026 proposed budget and multi-year capital improvement plan that emphasizes public safety, street repairs, parks, and stormwater projects; the council will consider the plan at upcoming meetings.
Mayor (name not specified) presented the city of Kenosha’s proposed 2026 budget and five-year capital improvement plan during the Oct. 20 common council meeting, saying the proposal totals roughly $106,000,000 and would increase the levy by about 1.6 percent.
The proposal, the mayor said, “reflects sound fiscal management, strategic investment in our future, and a commitment to keeping Kenosha a place where families can thrive.” He tied the plan to modest levy growth, ongoing credit ratings and targeted capital projects.
The mayor said the maximum levy increase allowed by the state would be $1,300,000 and that the proposed total levy would rise to $82,900,000 (a 1.6 percent growth). He told the council the proposal includes an increase of $476,000 in shared revenue and cautioned that “failure to adhere to those spending restraints put on by Madison will generate a penalty of…
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