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Macon-Bibb mayor presents balanced $219 million recommended budget, urges "hold the line" approach
Summary
Mayor presented the recommended fiscal year 2026 budget to the Macon‑Bibb County Commission, describing it as balanced and saying the county will not raise the millage rate at this time; he outlined spending priorities and large increases in payroll and public-safety-related costs.
The mayor of Macon‑Bibb County presented his recommended fiscal year 2026 budget to the commission during the pre‑commission meeting, saying the proposal is a balanced budget of roughly $219 million and that he does not expect a millage rate increase. "This is the mayor's recommended budget. This is a balanced budget," the mayor said.
The mayor said the administration will "hold the line" on taxes because of national market uncertainty while maintaining priorities such as public safety, IT, recreation and beautification. He highlighted growth in employee pay and benefits as a primary driver of the county's cost increases: the…
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