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Council accepts mayor's FY2026 appropriation orders after finance committee review
Summary
After finance‑committee consideration, the Malden City Council accepted the mayor's fiscal‑year‑2026 appropriation orders for the general fund and enterprise funds; the council's acceptance preserves the proposed budget while setting the stage for further fiscal work to address longer‑term structural gaps.
The Malden City Council received and accepted the mayor's FY2026 appropriation orders for the general fund and enterprise funds following a finance committee report and discussion.
Councilor McDonald and the finance committee described the adopted plan as effectively status quo for the coming fiscal year while underscoring the need for longer‑term fiscal planning. Finance committee members said the committee had not amended the mayor's proposals at length but that follow‑up work would be necessary to address structural budget gaps identified elsewhere in the meeting, including solid‑waste funding shortfalls.
The committee recommended the appropriation orders as presented; the full council approved the package by roll call. Adoption of the appropriation orders will allow city operations to proceed while the finance committee and administration prepare additional analyses and options for revenue and expense adjustments in subsequent budget cycles.
Councilors emphasized the need to grow the tax base, work with the schools on rising costs and examine recurring budget pressures in the months ahead.
