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Seymour council adopts 2025–26 budget, restores golf-course staff after public pushback
Summary
After public comments and council debate about the Salt Fork Recreational Complex’s finances, Seymour City Council adopted Resolution 15‑92 to approve the 2025–26 budget and included an employee position at the municipal golf course; council members said they will rebalance line items next month to produce a final balanced budget.
The Seymour City Council on Thursday adopted the fiscal 2025–26 budget by passing Resolution 15‑92 and agreed to restore an employee position at the Salt Fork Recreational Complex after public comments questioned the accuracy of the golf course’s financial reports. The council made the adoption by roll-call vote, and the measure passed unanimously.
The vote followed public testimony and an extended council discussion about the golf course’s operation and the city’s overall infrastructure needs. Resident Misty Wiser told the council she and others reviewed revenue and expense reports and could not determine the complex’s true profit or loss because some entries “are not accurate,” and because a $91,875 posting error was awaiting correction. “If this is taking a huge loss every year as been discussed, then why not market it for sale?” she asked.
Another resident, Jordan Weiser, said a staffing cut in the…
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