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Donovan warns of $6 million 2026 budget gap; hiring freeze and revenue options discussed
Summary
Mayor Donovan told attendees Mount Vernon faces an estimated $6 million budget gap for 2026 — roughly 17% of operating budget — and described steps including a hiring freeze, consideration of local funding measures, and seeking smaller revenue options to close the gap.
Mayor Donovan said Mount Vernon faces a budget gap of about $6 million for the 2026 budget year, about 17% of the city’s operating budget, and described steps the city has taken and options under consideration to address the shortfall.
The mayor said rising labor and materials costs and inflation are outpacing the city’s revenues, and he described a hiring freeze already implemented as one immediate measure to reduce spending. He said the city is…
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