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Fort Thomas council and residents press for clarity on budget trajectory as first readings of 2025–26 budget ordinances proceed
Summary
Council members and residents discussed a reported operating shortfall and lower reserves, questioned whether to consider a tax-rate discussion, and heard first readings of budget and personnel ordinances; staff and council committed to further finance-committee work and public engagement.
Resident Seth Jock asked the council to clarify the city’s budget narrative after a May 16 budget message referenced a $7,539,751 shortfall in operating expenditures versus revenues; he asked for a list of “large projects” referenced in the budget message. City staff said the projects are listed in budget materials and that an unsigned draft budget document was distributed before the meeting.
Residents and councilmembers questioned reserve levels. One resident noted the city’s reserves had been about $20 million two years ago and said recent spending has reduced the…
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