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Biloxi council told city faces $2–3 million budget gap; Sept. 9 final approval date noted
Summary
City staff told the Biloxi City Council a $2 million to $3 million reduction is likely needed to balance next year's budget and urged officials to review proposed cuts and revenue options before the Sept. 9 adoption deadline.
The Biloxi City Council was told at a budget workshop that the city likely must cut $2 million to $3 million to balance the fiscal 2026 budget, and councilmembers were warned a decision on additional revenue measures must be reached soon to meet publication deadlines for a millage vote. In a workshop discussion about the 2025'26 municipal budget, a staff presenter said the administration is working with the mayor to identify cuts and will return with recommendations for council review. “We still need to cut probably about $2.02 to $3,000,000 is what we're looking at to be on the safe side,” a staff member said during the meeting. The council was…
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