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Sweetwater alters FY2025–26 budget to add $25,000 for mayor’s patriot flag program; pension prepay discussed

5900407 · September 23, 2025
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Summary

The City of Sweetwater commission approved the final budget for fiscal year 2025–26 and voted to add $25,000 for a city flag-distribution program. Commissioners also discussed, but did not act on, a proposal to prepay police pension contributions to capture investment returns.

The City of Sweetwater Commission approved the city’s final budget for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2025, and ending Sept. 30, 2026, and voted to add $25,000 to create a Sweetwater Patriot Program that will distribute American flags and stands to residents who request them.

Mayor Sal Diaz described the budget as balanced and said it includes funding for elderly services, children’s programs, parks, police and other departments. Commissioner Yano proposed the…

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