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Goodyear council holds truth-in-taxation hearing and adopts $1.24 billion FY2026 budget
Summary
City council held a public hearing on Truth in Taxation, approved a $303,271 levy increase on existing property, and adopted a $1,240,703,500 fiscal year 2026 budget, with council emphasizing continued investment in public safety and infrastructure.
Goodyear — The Goodyear City Council on June 9 held a public hearing required under state truth-in-taxation law and approved a property tax levy of $303,271 on existing property, then adopted the city’s fiscal year 2026 budget of $1,240,703,500.
The vote to adopt the budget and the Truth in Taxation amount passed 7-0 on roll call votes with Council Member Hampton, Council Member Cano, Council Member Gillis, Council Member Beckles, Council Member Terry, Vice Mayor Campbell and Mayor Pizzello voting yes.
The vote followed a presentation from Ryan Biddle, the city’s finance manager, who summarized the budget process and noted the final FY2026 total. “This amount is unchanged from the last time we met in May,” Biddle said, describing a budget developed through department meetings, the City Manager’s Office and Council retreats.
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