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East Bethel council sets preliminary 2026 budget and levies, schedules final vote for December
Summary
The East Bethel City Council adopted preliminary 2026 budget and levy resolutions for the General Fund, EDA and HRA tonight, citing a projected 7% rise in general fund expenditures and a 3.8% levy increase to balance the draft budget; the council will consider a final budget on Dec. 8.
The East Bethel City Council on Sept. 8 adopted a set of preliminary budget and levy measures that set spending limits for the 2026 fiscal year and scheduled a final adoption hearing for Dec. 8. Mike (finance staff) presented the 2026 preliminary general fund expenditure budget, which he said is projected to increase by 7% — roughly $479,400 — and would require a levy increase of about 3.8% or $246,100 to balance the draft plan. "The preliminary ... means…
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