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South Fulton keeps millage at 12.399, adopts $425M budget; unions and council press for finalized firefighter agreement
Summary
After a contentious public discussion and tests of charter changes, the council adopted a 12.399 millage rate and approved the FY 2026 budget; council members and union representatives urged completion of firefighter contract negotiations before implementation.
The City Council on Sept. 9 set the city property‑tax millage rate at 12.399 and adopted the fiscal year 2026 budget after public hearings and debate. Council recorded unanimous votes to keep the millage unchanged and to approve the spending plan.
During the evening session the council rejected motions to remove the charter millage cap or to raise it to 18 mills. Both attempted changes failed by recorded votes; council members then moved to adopt the millage rate for tax year 2025 at 12.399 and to adopt the FY 2026 budget.
City Manager Sharon D. Subadan gave context for the earlier millage‑cap discussions, saying city…
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