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Johnson City presents FY2026 budget in first reading; no tax increase proposed
Summary
City staff presented the first reading of the fiscal 2026 budget on June 5, holding a public hearing. The proposed budget of about $120.1 million for revenues includes no recommended tax increase; commissioners set schedule for remaining readings and public input.
City staff presented the first reading of Johnson City’s fiscal year 2026 budget at the June 5 commission meeting and opened the required public hearing on the proposal.
City Manager Kathy Ball and budget staff said the total proposed revenue across all funds is approximately $120.1 million, with about 64% coming from property and sales tax. Budget Director John Stedman said the recommended projection for sales tax increases is 3.1 percent over the current year’s projection; the city used the University of Tennessee economic outlook as a…
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