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Farmington Hills council adopts 2025–26 budget after debate over DEI funding
Summary
After prolonged public comment and council debate over diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programming, the Farmington Hills City Council adopted the fiscal 2025–26 budget with an amendment to revisit DEI-related staffing and budget items if federal executive orders are later overturned by the courts.
The Farmington Hills City Council adopted the fiscal 2025–26 city budget and set 2025 property tax millage rates on June 9 after extended discussion about the city’s DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) programming and the risk of losing federal funding tied to executive directives.
Finance Director Tom Scobold introduced the budget plan, telling the council the city’s taxable value rose about 4.39 percent and general fund revenues for 2025–26 were projected at about $83.25 million. The proposed budget included four additional full‑time firefighters to fully staff all five fire stations, a senior human resources analyst, a $100,000 allocation for public art and a $49 million capital program that includes $33.8 million for local major roads. Scobold said the budget anticipates drawing down fund…
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