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Paducah Board of Commissioners adopts $137.78 million budget for fiscal 2025–26
Summary
The Paducah Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on June 10 to adopt the city’s annual operating budget for fiscal year July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026, setting total appropriations at $137,778,934 across multiple funds.
The Paducah Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on June 10 to adopt the city’s annual operating budget for fiscal year 2025–26, setting total appropriations at $137,778,934.
The ordinance adopting the fiscal 2025–26 budget covers a range of city funds. Major fund totals read into the record included: General Fund $51,198,934; Bond Fund $33,795,280; Capital Improvement (CIP) Fund $11,947,805; Solid Waste Fund $8,052,519; and Health Insurance Fund $4,045,517, among others, for a combined total of $137,778,934.
City leaders thanked staff and commissioners for an extensive budget process. The county clerk called the roll for the final vote; commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas and Wilson and Mayor Bridal each recorded “Aye.” The commission earlier noted that the city manager and staff began budget work early and that the process included meetings with commissioners.
The ordinance was adopted as read; commissioners did not propose amendments on final passage. The adopted budget becomes effective July 1, 2025. No related tax rate changes were announced at the June 10 meeting.
